Gibson is a surname of Scottish origin. It is an anglicised form the

Scottish Gaelic Scottish Gaelic ( gd, Gàidhlig ), also known as Scots Gaelic and Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well as ...

''Mac Gibealláin'' and can be a

sept A sept is a division of a family, especially of a Scottish or Irish family. The term is used in both Scotland and Ireland, where it may be translated as ''sliocht'', meaning "progeny" or "seed", which may indicate the descendants of a person ( ...

Clan Campbell Clan Campbell ( gd, Na Caimbeulaich ) is a Highland Scottish clan, historically one of the largest and most powerful of the Highland clans. The Clan Campbell lands are in Argyll and within their lands lies Ben Cruachan. The chief of the clan be ...

Clan Buchanan Clan Buchanan ( gd, Na Cananaich ) is a Highlands Scottish Clan whose origins are said to lie in the 1225 grant of lands on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond to clergyman Sir Absalon of Buchanan by the Earl of Lennox."The Scottish Clans and Thei ...

Clan MacMillan Clan MacMillan is a Highland Scottish clan. The Clan was originally located in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands during the 12th century. The clan supported Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence, but later supported ...

. Alternatively it is from a form of the common medieval name ''Gib'', which is a short form of ''

Gilbert Gilbert may refer to: People and fictional characters * Gilbert (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters *Gilbert (surname), including a list of people Places Australia * Gilbert River (Queensland) * Gilbert River (South ...

''. Variant forms of the surname include ''Gibsoun'', ''

Gipson Gipson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Andy Gipson (born 1976), American politician *Charles Gipson (born 1972), American baseball player *Fred Gipson (1908–1973), American writer *Graham Gipson (born 1932), Australian spr ...

'', ''Gibbson'', '' Gibbons'', '' Gilson'', ''

Gibb Gibb is a surname of Scottish origin dating to the sixteenth century. It is a diminutive of " Gilbert". Notable people with the given name * Andrew Gibb Maitland (1864–1951), English-born Australian geologist * Gibb McLaughlin (1884–1960), ...

'', '' Gibbs'' and '' Gibby'' amongst others. The personal name ''Gilbert'' was introduced into Britain by followers of

William the Conqueror William I; ang, WillelmI (Bates ''William the Conqueror'' p. 33– 9 September 1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, was the first House of Normandy, Norman List of English monarchs#House of Norman ...

after the

Norman Invasion The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Normans, Norman, Duchy of Brittany, Breton, County of Flanders, Flemish, and Kingdom of France, French troops, ...

of 1066. The Norman name was originally found as ''Gislebert'' or ''Gillebert'', and is composed of the Germanic elements ''Gisil'', meaning "hostage" or "noble youth", and ''berht'', meaning "bright" or "famous". ''Gilbert'' became a very popular given name in England and Scotland during the

Middle Ages In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire a ...

Notable people with the surname Gibson

Aaron Gibson Aaron Gibson (born September 27, 1977) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears. He also was a member of the Austin Wranglers and Cleveland G ...

(born 1977), American football player * Adam Gibson (born 1986), Australian basketball player *

Adrian Gibson Adrian Gibson (3 November 1935 – 30 April 2015) was an Australian politician. Born in Hobart, Tasmania, he was educated there at Hutchins School and at the University of Tasmania where he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 1959. He became a ...

(born 1935), Australian politician *

Alan Gibson Norman Alan Stewart Gibson (28 May 1923 – 10 April 1997) was an English journalist, writer and radio broadcaster, best known for his work in connection with cricket, though he also sometimes covered football and rugby union. At various times ...

(1923–1997), English sports journalist *

Alan Gibson (director) Alan Gibson (April 28, 1938, London, Ontario, Canada – July 5, 1987, London, UK) was a Canadian director active in British film and television. He was particularly notable in his early years for his work in horror. The films he directed include '' ...

(1938–1987), Canadian film director *

Alan Gibson (bishop) Alan George Sumner Gibson was Coadjutor Bishop of Cape Town from 1894 to 1906. Early life He was born in 1856 to William Gibson (1804–1862), Rector of Fawley, and Louisanna Sumner (1817-1899), daughter of Charles Sumner, Bishop of Winchester ...

(born 1856), clergyman in South Africa *

Alec Gibson Alec Raymond Gibson (born December 9, 1963) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. Gibson played in three games for the Washington Redskins in 1987. The Washington Redskins went ...

(born 1963), American football player *

Aleena Gibson Aleena Gibson (''Anna-Lena Högdahl''), is a Swedish songwriter living in Stockholm. Her credits include Jason Derulo, Mr. Big, Nick Carter, S Club 7, Chenoa, Tata Young, Rouge Jill Johnson, Girls' Generation, and Austin Mahone.

(born 1968), Swedish songwriter * Alex Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Alexander Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Alfred Gibson Alfred Gibson (1874) was an Australian explorer who is believed to have died in an 1874 expedition organised by Ernest Giles, which sought to cross the deserts of Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state ...

(died 1874), Australian explorer *

Althea Gibson Althea Neale Gibson (August 25, 1927September 28, 2003) was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American ...

(1927–2003), African-American tennis player *

Amy Gibson Amy Gibson (born November 25, 1960) is an American daytime television Emmy-nominated actress and businesswoman. Career Gibson's credits include ''Love of Life'' (Lynn Henderson), ''Young and the Restless'' (Alana Anthony Jackson), and '' Gen ...

(born 1960), American actress and businesswoman *

Andrea Gibson Andrea Gibson (born August 13, 1975) is an American poet and activist from Calais, Maine, who has lived in Boulder, Colorado since 1999. Gibson's poetry focuses on gender norms, politics, social reform, and LGBTQ topics. Personal life Gibson ...

(born 1975), American poet * Andrew Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Anne Gibson, Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen Anne Gibson, Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen, (née Tasker; 10 December 1940 – 20 April 2018) was a British trade unionist, Labour peer and author of several pamphlets about industrial laws. The daughter of Harry and Jessie Tasker, she ...

(born 1940), British trade unionist * Antonio Gibson (born 1998), American football running back *

Antonio Gibson (safety) Antonio Maurice Gibson (born July 5, 1962) is a former American football safety who played for the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He also was a member of the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Fo ...

(born 1962), American football safety *

Ashley Gibson Ashley Gibson (born ) is a former English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for the Newcastle Thunder in the Championship. He has played for both England & England A at international level, with his full England debut ...

(born 1986), English rugby league player *

Aubrey Gibson Aubrey Hickes Lawson Gibson (4May 190126March 1973) was an Australian businessman, arts patron and art collector. Born and educated in Melbourne, Gibson became a successful businessman in the city, establishing his own company, A.H. Gibson Ind ...

(1901–1973), Australian businessman and patron of the arts * Ben Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bob Gibson Robert Gibson (born Pack Robert Gibson; November 9, 1935October 2, 2020) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals (1959–1975). Nicknamed "Gibby" and "Hoot" ( ...

(1935–2020), American baseball player * Bob Gibson (disambiguation), multiple other people * Brian Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bryan Gibson Bryan Gibson (born November 10, 1947 in Kentville, Nova Scotia) is a retired boxer from Canada, who represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics, and is the first boxer of African descent from Nova Scotia to compete in the Olympics. ...

(born 1947), Canadian boxer * Carleton B. Gibson (1863–1927), first President of the Rochester Institute of Technology *

Catherine Gibson Catherine Gibson (21 March 1931 – 25 June 2013), later known by her married name Catherine Brown, was a Scottish swimmer. During a 16-year career she won three European Championships medals and a bronze medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics, Brit ...

(1931–2013), Scottish swimmer *

Charles Gibson Charles deWolf Gibson (born March 9, 1943) is an American broadcast television anchor, journalist and podcaster. Gibson was a host of ''Good Morning America'' from 1987 to 1998 and again from 1999 to 2006, and the anchor of ''World News with Char ...

(born 1943), American broadcast journalist * Charles Gibson (disambiguation), multiple other people * Chris Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Clifford Gibson (1901–1963), American blues singer and guitarist * Colin Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Craig Gibson, American college baseball coach * Daniel Gibson (born 1986), American professional basketball player *

Darron Gibson Darron Thomas Daniel Gibson (born 25 October 1987) is an Irish professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for League Two club Salford City, and formerly for the Republic of Ireland national team. Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, ...

(born 1987), Irish footballer * Darryl Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * David Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Debbie Gibson Deborah Ann Gibson (born August 31, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Gibson released her debut album '' Out of the Blue'' in 1987, which spawned several international hits, later being certified triple plati ...

(Deborah Gibson born 1970), American singer, Broadway performer * Dennis Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Diana Gibson (1915–1991), American actress * Donald Gibson (disambiguation), or Don Gibson, multiple people * Doug Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Edmund Gibson Edmund Gibson (16696 September 1748) was a British divine who served as Bishop of Lincoln and Bishop of London, jurist, and antiquary. Early life and career He was born in Bampton, Westmorland. In 1686 he was entered a scholar at Queen's Col ...

(1669–1748), English divine and jurist * Edward Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Eleanor J. Gibson Eleanor Jack Gibson (7 December 1910 – 30 December 2002) was an American psychologist who focused on reading development and perceptual learning in infants. Gibson began her career at Smith College as an instructor in 1932, publishing her firs ...

(1910–2002), eminent American psychologist * Ella Elvira Gibson (1821–1901), first woman chaplain in the US military *

Elspeth Gibson Elspeth Gibson (born 4 March 1963) is a British fashion designer, known for her feminine style of design. Her designs are often characterised by lace, beading and embroidery. Gibson was the British Fashion Council's New Generation Designer of the ...

(born 1963), British fashion designer * Ernest Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Fred Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Gary Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * George Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ginny Gibson Virginia Nelson (born Virginia Marie Shoemaker; November 22, 1924 Rochester, New York – November 27, 1998 Nyack, New York), professionally known as Ginny Gibson, was a prolific New York recording vocalist. Gibson recorded jingles and popular son ...

(1924–1998), vocalist and recording artist in New York in the 1950s *

Gordon Gibson Gordon Fullerton Gibson, (born 1937) is a political columnist, author, and politician in British Columbia (BC), Canada. He is the son of the late Gordon Gibson, who was a prominent businessman and Liberal Party politician in British Columbia i ...

(born 1937), Canadian political columnist, author, and politician *

Graeme Gibson Thomas Graeme Cameron Gibson (9 August 1934 – 18 September 2019) was a Canadian novelist.Greg Gibson (disambiguation) Greg or Gregory Gibson may refer to: * Greg Gibson (wrestler) (born 1953), American wrestler *Greg Gibson (umpire) Gregory Allan Gibson (born October 2, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball umpire who worked in the National League f ...

, multiple people *

Guy Gibson Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson, (12 August 1918 – 19 September 1944) was a distinguished bomber pilot in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He was the first Commanding Officer of No. 617 Squadron, which he led in the "Dam B ...

(1918–1944), Royal Air Force commander of the 'Dambusters' squadron *

Henry Gibson Henry Gibson (born James Bateman; September 21, 1935 – September 14, 2009) was an American actor and poet. His best-known roles include his time as a cast member of the TV sketch-comedy series ''Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'' from 1968 to 19 ...

(1935–2009), American actor * Herbert Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Hilda Gibson Hilda Kaye Gibson (1925 – 30 December 2013) was a member of the Women's Land Army, colloquially known as the Land Girls, during the Second World War, and campaigned to gain official governmental recognition for the service of WLA members ...

(1925–2013), member of the Women's Land Army during World War II * Henry Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Hoot Gibson Edmund Richard "Hoot" Gibson (August 6, 1892 – August 23, 1962) was an American rodeo champion, film actor, film director, and producer. While acting and stunt work began as a sideline to Gibson's focus on rodeo, he successfully transitione ...

(1892–1962), rodeo champion, pioneer cowboy film actor, film director, and producer * Hugh Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Hutton Gibson Hutton Peter Gibson (August 26, 1918 – May 11, 2020) was an American writer on sedevacantism, a World War II veteran, the 1968 ''Jeopardy!'' grand champion and the father of 11 children, one of whom is the actor and director Mel Gibson. Gibs ...

(1918–2020), father of actor Mel Gibson and a writer on religion * Ian Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *John Gibson (1933–2019), American art dealer, gallerist of John Gibson Gallery in New York City * J. J. Gibson (1904–1979), American psychologist in the field of visual perception * Jack Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Jackie Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * James Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Jean Gibson (1927–1991), English artist *

Jill Gibson Jill Gibson (born June 18, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, photographer, painter and sculptor. She is mostly known for her collaboration work with Jan & Dean and for having briefly been a member of the successful 1960s rock group the Mam ...

(born 1942), singer and artist who sang briefly in The Mamas & the Papas * John Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jon Gibson (disambiguation) Jon Gibson may refer to: * Jon Gibson (minimalist musician) (1940–2020), American flautist, saxophonist, and composer * Jon Gibson (Christian musician) (born 1962), American soul and gospel singer, and producer * Jon M. Gibson (born 1982), Ameri ...

, multiple people *

Josh Gibson Joshua Gibson (December 21, 1911 – January 20, 1947) was an American baseball catcher primarily in the Negro leagues. Baseball historians consider Gibson among the best power hitters and catchers in baseball history. In 1972, he became the se ...

(1911–1947), Baseball Hall of Fame member and player in the Negro leagues *

Josh Gibson (footballer) Joshua Gibson (born 13 March 1984) is a former Australian rules football player who played for the North Melbourne Football Club and Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League and is regarded as one of the greatest defenders of hi ...

(born 1984), Australian rules footballer *

Julie Gibson Julie Gibson (born Gladys Camille Soray; September 6, 1913 – October 2, 2019) was an American singer and radio, television and film actress who had a career in movies during the 1940s. Gibson, who retired from the industry in 1984, was known ...

(1913–2019), American singer and actress *

Julie Ann Gibson Flight Lieutenant Julie Ann Gibson was the first full-time female pilot for the Royal Air Force when she graduated in 1991. Previously a ground-based officer, later selected for flying training. She was subsequently assigned to No. 32 Squadron RAF ...

, captain in the Royal Air Force * Keith Gibson, New Zealand footballer *

Kelly Gibson Kelly Gibson (born May 2, 1964) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. Gibson joined the Nationwide Tour in 1990. He won the Ben Hogan Tri-Cities Open in 1991 and also earned his PGA Tour card tha ...

(born 1964), American professional golfer *

Kenny Gibson Kenneth James Gibson (born 8 September 1961) is a Scottish politician serving as the Convenor of the Finance and Public Administration Committee since 2021. A member Scottish National Party (SNP), he has been the Member of the Scottish Parlia ...

(born 1961), Scottish politician * Kenneth Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Kirk Gibson Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28, 1957) is an American former professional baseball player and manager. He is currently a color commentator for the Detroit Tigers on Bally Sports Detroit and a special assistant for the Tigers. As a player, Gibson ...

(born 1957), American baseball slugger * Kyle Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Lacy Gibson (1936–2011), American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter * Lawrence R. Gibson (1912–2004), American politician *

Leah Gibson Leah Diane Gibson (born January 3, 1985) is a Canadian film and television actress. Early life Leah Gibson was born in Victoria, British Columbia. She has a twin sister named Erin. She began dancing at the age of four, which led to training and ...

(born 1985), Canadian actress * Levi Withee Gibson (1872–1919), American politician *

Lewis Gibson (figure skater) Lewis Gibson (born 1 May 1994) is a Scottish ice dancer who represents Great Britain. With his skating partner, Lilah Fear, he is the 2023 European silver medalist, a four-time Grand Prix medalist, a two-time Challenger series gold medalist ...

(born 1994), Scottish figure skater * Lorna Gibson, American materials scientist and engineer * Mabel Gibson (1901–1951), Australian singer in musicals * Marcus Gibson (born 1973), Australian author * Margaret Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Mark Thomas Gibson Mark Thomas Gibson (born 1980, Miami, FL) is an American visual artist working in painting, print, ink, and watercolor. Gibson's work explores Black representation in the United States using the medium of comics. Education Gibson received his B. ...

, (born 1980), American artist *

Mel Gibson Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American actor, film director, and producer. He is best known for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocaly ...

(born 1956), American-Australian film actor, director, and producer *

Michael Gibson (disambiguation) Michael Gibson may refer to: *Michael Gibson (Australian footballer) (born 1965), former Australian rules footballer * Michael Gibson (British Army soldier) (1906–1941), bomb disposal expert *Michael Gibson (musician) (1944–2005), musician and ...

, or Mike Gibson, multiple people *

Millie Gibson Amelia Eve Gibson (born 19 June 2004) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Indira in the CBBC series '' Jamie Johnson'' (2017–2018) and Kelly Neelan in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2019–2022). For her portray ...

(born 2004), English actress * Miranda Gibson, Australian environmental activist and school teacher * Neil Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Orville Gibson Orville H. Gibson (May 1856 – August 19, 1918) was a luthier who founded the Gibson Guitar Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, makers of guitars, mandolins and other instruments. His earliest known instrument was a 10-string mandolin-guita ...

(1856–1918), American luthier and founder of Gibson Guitar Corporation * Pandora Gibson, Bahamian comedian and storyteller *

Pat Gibson Patrick Gibson (born 19 July 1961) is an Irish quizzer. On 24 April 2004 he became the fourth contestant to win the £1m jackpot on the quiz show ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?''. He is a multiple world champion in quizzing and one of the wo ...

(born 1961), Irish quiz player * Patrick Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Paul Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Rachel Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ralph Gibson Ralph Gibson (born January 16, 1939) is an American art photographer best known for his photographic books. His images often incorporate fragments with erotic and mysterious undertones, building narrative meaning through contextualization and su ...

(born 1939), American awarded photographer *Sir

Ralph Gibson (judge) Sir Ralph Brian Gibson (17 October 1922 – 30 October 2003) was a British barrister, Lord Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, and Chairman of the Law Commission. Education and early years Gibson was educated at Charter ...

(1922–2003), British judge * Randall L. Gibson (1832–1892), U.S. Congressman and Senator from Louisiana * Richard Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Robert Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Robin Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Sally Gibson, Canadian writer and historian * Sam Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Shane Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Sharon Gibson (born 1961), English javelin thrower *

Shelton Gibson Shelton DeAndre Gibson (born March 20, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at West Virginia and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Early year ...

(born 1994), American football player * Steve Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Taj Gibson Taj Jami Gibson (born June 24, 1985) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Gibson played college basketball for the USC Trojans and was selected 26th overall by th ...

(born 1985), American basketball player * Thomas Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Todd Gibson (1936–2020), American racing driver * Tom Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people * Tony Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Tyrese Gibson Tyrese Darnell Gibson (born December 30, 1978) is an American actor and singer. He released his self-titled debut album in 1998, which featured the single " Sweet Lady", peaking at number twelve on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. His second ...

(born 1978), American R&B and hip hop singer and songwriter * Ursula Gibson, American physicist *

Violet Gibson Violet Albina Gibson (31 August 1876 – 2 May 1956) was an Irish woman who attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in 1926. She was released without charge but spent the rest of her life in a psychiatric hospital in England. She was the daug ...

(1876–1956), Irish would-be assassin of Benito Mussolini *

Virginia Gibson Virginia Gibson (born Virginia Gorski; April 9, 1925 – April 25, 2013) was an American dancer, singer and actress of film, television and musical theatre. Early years Of Polish and Irish lineage, Gibson was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jo ...

(1925–2013), American dancer, singer and actress * Walter Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Wilfrid Wilson Gibson Wilfrid Wilson Gibson (2 October 1878 – 26 May 1962) was a British Georgian poet, associated with World War I but also the author of much later work. Early work Gibson was born in Hexham, Northumberland, and left the north for London in 1914 ...

(1878–1962), British poet * William Gibson (disambiguation), multiple people

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