Gibson (sept)

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Gibson is a Scottish sept, or division, of Clan Buchanan and Clan Cameron. From very early times, the family was seated in Galloway in southwestern Scotland, which is part of the council area of Dumfries and Galloway. Variant forms of the name include Gibsoun, Gipson, Gibbson, Gibbons, Gilson, Gibb, Gibby and more. The patronymic name originated in England and means "son of Gibb." This is a shortened form of the name Gilbert, which was introduced into England by followers of William the Conqueror after the Norman Invasion of 1066. The Norman name was originally found as "Gislebert" or "Guilbert," and is composed of the Old Germanic elements gisil, meaning "promise" or "noble youth," and beraht, meaning "bright" or "famous." The Gibson name is found most frequently in the northern counties of England and in Scotland. Recte et fideliter, or "just and faithful," is the family motto.