Nibbs History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Nibbs familyThe surname Nibbs was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Nibbs familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nibbs research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1377, 1604, 1640, 1650, 1711, 1722, 1734, 1746 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Nibbs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Nibbs Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Nibbs have been found, including Knibb, Knibbs, Knebb, Knibs, Nybbe, Nibb, Nibbs and others. Early Notables of the Nibbs familyAnother 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Nibbs Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Nibbs, or a variant listed above: Nibbs Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Nibbs Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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