Dibble

Occupational

Meaning

Derived from the Old English word 'dibble,' referring to a pointed gardening tool or one who uses such a tool.

Etymology

The surname originates from the Old English 'dibble,' a small pointed implement used for making holes in soil for planting seeds. It likely originated as an occupational surname for a gardener or farmer.

About the Dibble Surname

An English occupational surname derived from a gardening tool, indicating someone who worked with soil or plants. The name has been documented in English records since the medieval period.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 4,200 bearers in the United States #1,969 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England and among English diaspora communities, particularly in the United States.

Dibble Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Dibble Surname