Hodgkin

Hodgkin is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the personal name "Hod" combined with "kin," meaning "kin of Hod." The name Hod itself is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hod" which means "hood" or "hooded cloak."

Notable People:

  • Thomas Hodgkin (1798-1866): An English physician who is best known for his work in describing Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymphatic system.

  • Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin (1910-1994): A British chemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964 for her work on the structure of important biochemical substances using X-ray crystallography.

Distribution:

The surname Hodgkin is most commonly found in England, particularly in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the surrounding regions. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries due to migration and the British colonial legacy.

Variants:

Variants of the Hodgkin surname include Hodkin, Hodkinson, Hodskins, and Hodgking. These variations reflect historical changes in spelling and pronunciation over time.

Coat of Arms:

The Hodgkin family coat of arms features a shield with elements such as lions, stars, and crosses, which are typical of heraldic symbols used in English heraldry.

In summary, the Hodgkin surname has a rich history in England, with notable figures who have made significant contributions in the fields of medicine and science. Its widespread distribution and variants highlight its enduring legacy in British and global society.

There are approximately 702 people named Hodgkin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,684th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Hodgkin.

Surname type: Diminutive

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

  • Andrew
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Iain
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Amanda
  • Diane
  • Elizabeth
  • Jennifer
  • Jodie
  • Julia
  • Karen
  • Kelly
  • Margaret
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracey

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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