About Hope
The surname Hope is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hope," which means "expectation" or "desire." It is a topographic name for someone who lived by a small enclosed valley, or a habitational name from any of the various places named Hope, such as in Derbyshire or Shropshire. The surname Hope may also have been a nickname given to an optimistic or hopeful person. Overall, the surname Hope signifies a connection to a place or an individual's positive outlook on life.
The surname Hope is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hope 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 Hope is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hope in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hope using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.