About Hockin
The surname Hockin is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Huchin," a diminutive form of "Hugh." The name Hugh itself comes from the Germanic elements "hug" meaning "heart" or "mind" and "wig" meaning "war." Therefore, the surname Hockin can be interpreted to mean "son of Huchin" or "descendant of Hugh," indicating a familial connection to someone named Huchin or Hugh.
The surname Hockin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hockin 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 Hockin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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