HOBDEN
Hobden
Hobden is a British surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Hubba", which in turn is a diminutive of names beginning with the element "hū-," meaning "heart" or "mind".
The surname Hobden is most commonly found in southern England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the UK and beyond, carried by migrations and diasporas.
The Hobden family name has been associated with a variety of occupations, including farming, trade, and craftsmanship. Like many surnames, it may have originated as a way to identify a person by their profession or a characteristic physical trait.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Hobden can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and history, connecting present-day descendants with their medieval ancestors.
Whether as a reminder of a distant past or simply as a unique identifier, the surname Hobden continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 1,726 people named Hobden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,754th most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Hobden.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan