Hopes

Hopes is an English surname of patronymic origin, derived from the medieval given name "Hope," itself derived from the Old English word "hop" meaning "valley" or "low-lying land." The surname was used to denote someone who lived near a valley or a depression in the landscape.

The prevalence of the surname Hopes in the United Kingdom is relatively low, with concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. Over time, variations in spelling such as "Hoop" or "Hope" have been recorded.

Individuals bearing the surname Hopes have been documented in various historical records, indicating its existence for several centuries. The name has likely evolved and branched out into different family lines over time, with some branches possibly emigrating to other English-speaking countries or beyond.

Today, individuals with the surname Hopes can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, each contributing to the diverse tapestry of this historic English surname.

There are approximately 1,041 people named Hopes in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,141st most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Hopes.

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
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Stephen

Female

  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Gail
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Virginia

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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