Babb is surname of mostly English origin which has been documented as far back as 1322 in Devon County, England.[1] While the name appears to have originated in the Devon area, Y-DNA Genetic testing has revealed a number of distinct lineages throughout various parts of England.

The surname also appears in the Bavaria state of Germany. Y-DNA Genetic testing has confirmed that this Bavarian line does not relate to the Babbs of England.

Notable people with the surname include edit

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  1. ^ Devon & Cornwall Record Society (Series), Vol. 14. Dallas Public Library: The Devonshire Press Ltd (Torquay). 1969. pp. 21, 59 & 134.