HODDINOTT
Hoddinott
The surname Hoddinott is of English origin and is considered to be locational, deriving from the village of Hoddinott in the county of Somerset, England. The village name itself may come from the Old English personal name "Hudun" and "cot", meaning a small dwelling or shelter.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Hoddinott dates back to the 14th century in the county of Somerset, where the name was associated with landownership and local governance. Over the centuries, the name spread to other parts of England as individuals moved to different regions for work or settlement.
Individuals bearing the surname Hoddinott have made contributions to various fields such as academia, arts, and sports. Notable bearers of the surname include British composer Alun Hoddinott and renowned botanist Margaret Hoddinott.
The surname Hoddinott continues to be found predominantly in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. Migration patterns have also led to the name being present in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States, where descendants of British immigrants carry on the family legacy.
There are approximately 629 people named Hoddinott in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Hoddinott.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Damian
- David
- Jason
- Jeffrey
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Russell
- Simon
Female
- Caroline
- Claire
- Clare
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan