About Hopkin
The surname Hopkin is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name Hopkin, a diminutive form of the name Hopkin or Hopkins. The name itself is a patronymic, meaning it was originally used to identify the son of someone named Hopkin. The name Hopkin is believed to have originated from the given name Hob, a medieval diminutive of Robert. Therefore, the surname Hopkin signifies "son of Hopkin" or "son of Robert."
The surname Hopkin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hopkin 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 Hopkin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Hopkin" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Hopkin."