Hopkinson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Hopkinson Name Meaning: This is a patronymic name taken from the medieval personal name 'Hob', meaning 'famous'. In this form meaning 'son of Hob'.

Taken from the medieval given name 'Hob', a short form of the name Robert. A name which became popular after the Norman Conquest.

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Hopkinson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hopkinson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 605
Agricultural Labourer 42
Dress Maker 38
Cotton Weaver 38
Coal Miner 38
Labourer 37
House Servant 31
Worsted Weaver 26
Stone Mason 25
Servant 22
House Keeper 22
Worsted Spinner 22
Carter 20
General Servant 20
Blacksmith 19
Farm Labourer 15
Farmer 15
Cotton Spinner 15
Joiner 15
Frame Work Knitter 12
Ag Labourer 10
Gardener 10
Wife 10
Fund Holder 9
Domestic Servant 9

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