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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Top Professions for the Hopkinson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 971
Coal Miner 96
Cotton Weaver 89
Worsted Weaver 43
Dress Maker 39
General Labourer 30
Stone Mason 26
House Keeper 25
Farm Labourer 23
Joiner 21
Labourer 21
Annuitant 20
Domestic Servant 20
Agricultural Labourer 20
General Servant 19
Woollen Weaver 19
General Servant Domestic 17
Carter 16
Grocer 13
Carpenter 12
Butcher 11
Cotton Spinner 11
Farmers Wife 11
Retired Farmer 11
Worsted Spinner 11

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