Stubbs - Last Names

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Stubbs

/ˈstʌbz/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Stump or short piece

Represents resilience, durability, and survival despite adversity. It suggests someone who endures like a tree stump that remains after the rest has fallen.

Symbolism

Symbolizes strength through simplicity, tenacity, and an unrefined authenticity. It embodies the idea of being firmly rooted and hard to remove.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'stubbe', meaning 'stump' or 'short piece of wood'. It was often used as a nickname for a short, stocky person or someone who worked with stumps, later becoming a hereditary surname.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Stubbs is a traditional occupational or descriptive surname rooted in medieval En

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