The name of the Gubb family is derived from the Anglo-Norman personal name Gubbin or Geba, meaning gift-friend.
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Early Origins of the Gubb family
The surname Gubb was first found in County Limerick where they held a family seat. This distinguished French family, originally De Goboin, were originally from Strasburg and arrived in Ireland about 1590.
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Early History of the Gubb family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gubb research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1662 and 1784 are included under the topic Early Gubb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Gubb Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gubbins, De Goboin, Goboin, Gubb, Gubbings and many more.
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Early Notables of the Gubb family
Notable in the family at this time was
Joseph Gubbins of Kenmare Castle
Migration of the Gubb family to Ireland
Some of the Gubb family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Gubb family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Maria Gubbin who settled in Texas in 1854; William Gubbins settled in New Orleans La. in 1820.
Historic Events for the Gubb family
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HMS Dorsetshire
Allan Geoffrey Gubb (d. 1945), British Telegraphist aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 1
England
Ireland
