Abbott

/ˈæbət/
name

Meaning

A surname originating as an occupation.
A number of places in the United States:
A township in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
An unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia, named after postmaster Charles A. Abbott.
A surname originating as an occupation.
An unincorporated community in Clay County, Mississippi, named after F. M. Abbott.
A minor city in Hill County, Texas, named after Joseph Abbott.
A locality in Monte Partido, Buenos Aires province, Argentina.
An unincorporated community in Hall County, Nebraska, named after Othman A. Abbott.
An unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas.
A male given name transferred from the surname.
An unincorporated community in Craig County, Virginia.

Examples

Appearing on Fox News' Hannity, Abbott responded to Rep. Crockett by touting his leadership and accomplishments in Texas.

Word Forms

Abbett Abbitt Abbot Abbotts Abott

Etymology

An occupational surname for someone employed by an abbot. In the U.S., sometimes an anglicization of Italian Abate, Spanish Abad or German Abt. Doublet of Abad.

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