Hibbs is a surname, originally chiefly from Devon. Its etymology may be either Patronymic, from a diminutive of the name Hibbert; or a Matronymic of the Medieval female name Ibb, in turn a pet name from Isabel or Isabelle.
Notable people with the surname include:
Albert Hibbs (1924-2003), American mathematician Ben Hibbs (1901–1975), American writer and editor Harry Hibbs (footballer) (1906–1984), English footballer Harry Hibbs (musician) (1942–1989), Canadian musician Jesse Hibbs (1906–1985), American film and television director Jim Hibbs (born 1944), American baseball player Loren Hibbs (born 1961), American baseball player and coach Robert John Hibbs (1943–1966), American military officer and Medal of Honor recipient
See also W. B. Hibbs and Company Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C.
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