Abbes is a Dutch patronymic surname meaning "son of Abbe". The name Abbe itself is a variant of Abe 2, which originated as a Frisian short form of names beginning with the Old Germanic element adal "noble" combined with a second element starting with 'b'. The ultimate root is Adalbert, the Old German form of Albert, borne by a patron saint of Bohemia, Poland, and Prussia. Notable Bearers The surname Abbès (and variant Abbes) is carried by several notable individuals, particularly in North Africa and Europe. In sports, notable bearers include Tunisian footballers Alaeddine Abbes and Hachem Abbès (born 1986), as well as French goalkeeper Claude Abbes (1927–2008). Other figures include German curler Emira Abbes, French archaeologist Frédéric Abbès, and Tunisian tennis player Nour Abbès (born 1993). The name also appears in place names such as Sidi Bel Abbès (a city in Algeria) and Béni Abbès (a town in Béchar Province). Distribution and Variants While patronymic in Dutch origin, the surname Abbès is also found in French-speaking regions, particularly Algeria and Tunisia, likely due to colonial history and Berber-Arabic influence. Related surnames in other languages include Albert (Romanian), Albertsen (Norwegian), Alberts (English), Albertson (English), Aubert (French), and Albrecht (German). Meaning: Dutch patronymic "son of Abbe" Origin: The Netherlands, via Frisian and Old Germanic Type: Surname Usage regions: Netherlands, France, North Africa