About Hopes
The surname Hopes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hope," meaning "expectation" or "desire." It is a topographic or habitational surname given to someone who lived near a small enclosed valley or a sheltered nook. The name may also have been a nickname for an optimistic or hopeful person. Overall, the surname Hopes signifies a connection to a geographical feature or a positive personality trait.
The surname Hopes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hopes 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 Hopes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hopes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hopes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.