Gibbsistä

Gibbs is a common surname of English and Scottish origin. It is believed to derive from the Old Norse personal name Geiri, meaning "spear" or "point," which was brought to England by the Vikings. Alternatively, it may be a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Gib," a short form of Gilbert, a Germanic name composed of the elements "gisil" (noble pledge) and "berht" (bright, famous). The surname is particularly prevalent in England, Scotland, and the United States, reflecting historical migration patterns. Notable individuals with the surname Gibbs span various fields including science, politics, and the arts. For example, Josiah Willard Gibbs was a pioneering American theoretical physicist and chemist, and Alfred Gibbs was an American politician. The Gibbs family name has a long history and continues to be found across English-speaking countries.