About Hitchins
The surname Hitchins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Huchin," a diminutive form of "Hugh." The name "Hugh" itself comes from the Old Germanic name "Hugo," meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit." Therefore, the surname Hitchins is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of a person named Huchin or Hugh.
The surname Hitchins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hitchins based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hitchins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hitchins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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