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Etymology of Giblin

What does the name Giblin mean?

This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor as in 'the son of Gilbert,' from nickname Gib, diminutive Gib-lin. "Although I find no early instances there can be no doubt about the origin of this name." 1

Early Origins of the Giblin family

The surname Giblin was first found in Cornwall where Segerus Gibelin was registered in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1206. Later, Simon Gibeloun was registered as holding lands in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1327. 2

In Ireland, the name was derived from the Gaelic Ó Gibealláin, Anglicized as "O'Gibellans, as they were formerly called, were noted as ecclesiastics in the diocese of Elphin." 3

Early History of the Giblin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Giblin research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1780, 1817, 1827, 1840, 1845, 1863, 1878, 1884, 1887 and 1936 are included under the topic Early Giblin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Giblin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Giblin, Gibloun, Giblett, Gibling and others.

Early Notables of the Giblin family

  • Robert Wilkins Giblin (1780-1845), an English immigrant to Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land who arrived aboard the Sir Charles Forbes in 1827 with his wife and eight children. He was the progenitor of t...
  • Ronald Worthy Giblin (1863-1936), was an Australian land surveyor who worked in Thailand, and is best known as a colonial historian of Tasmania
  • Vincent Wanostrocht Giblin (1817-1884), was an Australian banker and cricket player, who played one game for Tasmania. He has born in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England and

Giblin Ranking

the United States, the name Giblin is the 18,693rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4

Giblin migration to the United States +



Giblin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • John Giblin, who landed in Virginia in 1650 5
Giblin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Laurence Giblin, aged 27, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Jubilee" in 1831 6
  • Patt Giblin, aged 23, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Clarissa Andreios" in 1834 6
  • Cath Giblin, aged 24, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Albertina" in 1840 6
  • Ellen Giblin, aged 18, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Liverpool" in 1841 6
  • John Giblin, aged 11, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Parkhill" in 1842 6
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Giblin migration to Australia +

Giblin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Hugh Giblin, British convict who was convicted in Liverpool, Merseyside, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Cornwall" on 28th February 1851, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 7
  • Mr. Michael Giblin, (Kirlin), British Convict who was convicted in Manchester, England for 20 years, transported aboard the "Corona" on 13th October 1866, arriving in Western Australia, Australia 8
Giblin Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century
  • William Eric Giblin, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Ophir" in 1910 9
  • E. K. B. G. Giblin, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Osterley" in 1910 9
  • K. C. Giblin, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Osterley" in 1910 9
  • W. Giblin, settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Minderoo" in 1910 9
  • Captain A. L. Giblin, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Somali" in 1919 9
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Giblin migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Giblin Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Ellen Giblin, aged 24, a cook, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gainsborough" in 1878 10
  • Mary Giblin, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Wairoa" in 1880

Contemporary Notables of the name Giblin (post 1700) +

  • Robert James Giblin (1952-2025), American professional football player, a defensive back in the National Football League, for the New York Giants in 1975 and for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1977
  • Thomas P Giblin (b. 1947), American Democratic Party politician serving in the New Jersey General Assembly
  • Thomas P. Giblin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1988, 1996, 2000; Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1996 11
  • Thomas J. Giblin, American politician, Representative from Massachusetts 10th District, 1924; Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1944 12
  • Thomas Giblin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1980 12
  • R. Joseph Giblin, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 32nd District, 1956 12
  • Paul Giblin, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1964 12
  • John J. Giblin, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1956, 1964 12
  • John Giblin (1952-2023), Scottish musician who worked with Peter Gabriel, John Martyn, Elkie Brooks, Annie Lennox, Phil Collins, Fish and Simple Minds
  • ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  3. MacLysaght, Edward, More Irish Families. Dublin: Irish Academic Press, 1982. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-0126-0)
  4. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  5. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  6. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  7. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 11th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/cornwall
  8. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 24th March 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/corona
  9. National Archives of Australia retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au
  10. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 3rd November 2011). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  11. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 3) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

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