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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Surname Distribution

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Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hopkinson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hopkinson family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 127
Living On Own Means 69
Scholar 48
Farmer 48
General Labourer 39
Dress Maker 36
General Servant Domestic 35
Coal Miner Hewer 33
Stone Mason 28
Coal Miner C Hewer 24
Cotton Spinner 19
Cotton Winder 19
Worsted Weaver 19
School 17
House Painter 15
Worsted Spinner 15
Joiner Carpenter 14
Tailoress 14
House Keeper 13
Housemaid Domestic 13
Woollen Weaver 13
At School 12
Grocer Assistant 12
Dressmaker 11
House Keeper Domestic 11

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