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 704
Coal Miner 66
Cotton Weaver 60
Labourer 54
Worsted Weaver 43
Domestic Servant 41
General Servant 38
Dress Maker 34
Agricultural Labourer 32
House Keeper 32
Stone Mason 32
Joiner 24
Blacksmith 19
Woollen Weaver 18
Servant 17
Annuitant 16
Cotton Operative 16
Farmer 15
Laundress 15
Cotton Spinner 14
Worsted Spinner 14
Carter 12
Gardener 12
Tailor 12
Farm Labourer 11

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