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
School 534
Cotton Weaver 80
Coal Miner Hewer 67
Farmer 43
Private Means 42
Labourer 39
Weaver 36
Dressmaker 35
General Labourer 27
None 23
General Servant (domestic) 22
Farm Labourer 22
Domestic Servant 21
Housekeeper 21
Clerk 20
Weaver Cotton 20
Joiner 19
At Home 18
Assisting In The Business 18
Carter 17
At School 15
House Painter 15
Scholar 15
Charwoman 13
Grocer 11

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