HOOKS
Hooks
Hooks is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval nickname "Hook" which refers to someone who lived near a bend in a river or a projecting piece of land. The name may also have been occupational, given to those who worked as fishermen or fishmongers.
The Hooks surname is particularly common in southern England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. The name has historical roots dating back to the medieval period and has been passed down through generations.
Individuals bearing the surname Hooks have made various contributions to British society over the years in fields such as business, academia, the arts, and politics. The surname continues to be passed down in families and is present in contemporary British society.
There are approximately 878 people named Hooks in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,167th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Hooks.
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
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Erica
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Louisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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