McKibbin

McKibbin is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Giobúin, meaning "son of Gilbert". The name is common in the Ulster region of Northern Ireland, as well as in Scotland and other parts of the world where people of Scottish and Irish descent have settled. Notable people with the surname McKibbin include:

• Bill McKibbin, an American environmentalist and writer known for his work on global warming.
• Brooke McKibbin, an Australian professional netball player.
• Ian McKibbin, a former Australian rules footballer.
• John McKibbin, an American politician who served in the Washington State Senate.

Origins and Variations

The surname McKibbin is a patronymic name, derived from the personal name Gilbert. The Gaelic form of Gilbert is Giobúin, and the prefix Mac (or Mc) indicates "son of". Therefore, McKibbin means "son of Gilbert". Variations of the name include McKibben, McKibbon, and McKibben.

Distribution

The McKibbin surname is most common in Northern Ireland, particularly in the Ulster region. It is also found in Scotland, especially in the western and southern parts of the country. In addition, the name has been carried to other parts of the world by Scottish and Irish emigrants, and can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable McKibbins

Several notable individuals have carried the McKibbin surname. These include:

• Bill McKibbin, an American environmentalist and writer who has written extensively on the issue of global warming. He is the founder of the grassroots climate campaign 350.org.
• Brooke McKibbin, an Australian professional netball player who has represented her country at the international level.
• Ian McKibbin, a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
• John McKibbin, an American politician who served in the Washington State Senate from 1975 to 1980.

See Also

• List of people with surname McKibbin
• Scottish surnames
• Irish surnames