About Hobbes
The surname Hobbes is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Hob," a diminutive form of "Robert." The name "Robert" itself comes from the Germanic elements "hrod," meaning "fame," and "berht," meaning "bright." Therefore, the surname Hobbes can be interpreted to mean "son of Hob" or "son of Robert," indicating a familial connection to someone named Hob or Robert.
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The surname Hobbes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hobbes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hobbes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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