HOBBINS
Hobbins
Hobbins is an English surname of patronymic origin, derived from the medieval given name Hobb, a diminutive of the name Robert. The suffix "-ins" denotes "son of," indicating that the name originally meant "son of Hobb."
Origin and Distribution:
The surname Hobbins is primarily found in England, with concentrations in regions such as the West Midlands, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire. Variants of the surname include Hobbin, Hobbens, and Hobbins.
Notable Bearers:
- David Hobbins (b. 1975): A British author known for his works on local history and genealogy.
- Emily Hobbins: A fictional character in British literature.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. (1991) A Dictionary of British Surnames. Routledge.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., McClure, P. (2016) The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Hobbins surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Thomas
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Brenda
- Catherine
- Deborah
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gemma
- Joanne
- Kelly
- Lisa
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 752 people named Hobbins in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,194th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Hobbins.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Hobbins
- Graham Hobbins - Cricketer
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.