HODGKISS
Hodgkiss
Hodgkiss is a British surname of Old English origin. The surname is derived from the personal name "Hodge", a medieval diminutive of the name "Roger." The addition of "kiss" to the name Hodge could be a playful element or have a distinct meaning lost to history.
The surname Hodgkiss is most commonly found in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in Staffordshire. The name first appears in written records in the early 17th century, suggesting that it has been in use for several centuries.
Individuals bearing the surname Hodgkiss have historically been associated with a variety of professions and trades, reflecting the diversity of British society. Today, the surname Hodgkiss is borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
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In conclusion, the surname Hodgkiss is a part of the wider tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the historical origins and diverse heritage of the English people.
There are approximately 2,796 people named Hodgkiss in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,200th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named Hodgkiss.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Dorothy
- Jean
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Hodgkin
- Hodgkins
- Hodgkinson
- Hodgen
- Hodgeson
- Hodgins
- Roger
- Hodgkis
- Hodgkish
- Hodgkiess
- Hodgiss
- Hodgeon
- Hodgekiss
- Haddacks
- Haddocks
- Haddox
- Hadgkiss
- Hadkiss
- Headkiss
- Hedaux
- Hodghes
- Hodgkip
- Hodgkison
- Hodgkisson
- Hodgkyns
- Hodgs
- Hodgskiss
- Hodjson
- Hodkiss
- Hogins
- Hogkiss
- Hosken
- Hoskins
- Hotckiss
- Hotckkiss
- Hudgen
- Hudgin
- Hudgins
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.