Hopkin
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | "son of Hob" |
| Region of origin | England |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Hopkins, Hopkinson |
Hopkin is an English language patronymic surname meaning "son of Hob", derived from the masculine given name Hob meaning "famous". There are variants including Hopkins. Hopkin is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Hopkin include:[1]
- David Hopkin (born 1970), Scottish footballer
- Deian Hopkin (born 1944), Welsh historian and Vice-Chancellor
- Fred Hopkin (1895–1970), English footballer
- Mary Hopkin (born 1950), Welsh singer
