Gibbons

The Gibbons Family of County Ashe in North Carolina. The surname Gibbons is derived from the name Gibb, a short form of the Norman personal name Gilbert. This name was originally derived from the name Gislebert, which is comprised of the Germanic elements "gisil," which means "hostage" or "noble youth," and "berht," which means "bright" or "famous." The Gaelic form of the surname Gibbons is Mac Giobúin.