Hoppins

Origin and Meaning: Hoppins is a surname of English origin. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Hoppa" which means "bright hope" or "exultation".

Distribution: The surname Hoppins is relatively rare, with most occurrences concentrated in the United Kingdom. It is most common in the southern regions of England.

Notable Individuals:

  • John Hoppins: A prominent Victorian era architect known for his Gothic Revival designs in churches and public buildings.
  • Elizabeth Hoppins: A suffragette who played a key role in the early 20th-century women's voting rights movement.

Coat of Arms: The Hoppins family crest features a shield with symbols representing attributes such as hope, resilience, and honour.

Trivia: The Hoppins family has a long history of involvement in local politics and community activism, with several generations serving as mayors and councillors in various English towns.

Overall, the surname Hoppins represents a lineage with a legacy of distinction and contribution to various fields in British society.

There are approximately 54 people named Hoppins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hoppins.

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