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HOPKINS

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There are approximately 38,434 people named Hopkins in the UK. That makes it the 228th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 608 are named Hopkins.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From name of parent

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The Hopkins surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Little Robert, or the child of Robert. The same as Hobkins (which see).

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

British Surnames