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Tabb is a proper noun used as both a surname and a place name in English-speaking regions. As a surname, Tabb has appeared in historical records in the United Kingdom and North America and continues to be carried by individuals today. The precise origin and earliest forms of the name are uncertain; it may derive from a nickname, an occupation, or a toponymic source, and many historical spellings exist in genealogical records.

As a toponym, Tabb has been used for geographic features and communities in the United States. Local histories and land records often attribute such names to early settlers or landowners bearing the surname, and the name can appear in maps, street names, or neighborhood identifiers.

Notable uses of the name are primarily as identifiers rather than a single prominent figure or place. In practice, references to Tabb typically require context to distinguish among a person, a locality, or an institution that bears the name.

Because it is a relatively uncommon term, Tabb is most commonly encountered in genealogical research, regional histories, or local documentation, rather than in broad national or international coverage.