HOPPS
Hopps
*Hopps is an English surname of Old English origin derived from the medieval given name 'Hoppa', which itself is a diminutive form of the Old English word 'hop', meaning small valley or enclosed valley. The surname Hopps is primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Hopps dates back to the early 13th century in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, indicating its long-standing history in England. The name has undergone various spellings over the centuries, including Hopp, Hoppe, and Hoppes, before settling on its current form, Hopps.
Individuals bearing the surname Hopps have been noted for their contributions to various fields, including academia, literature, and the military. Notable bearers of the surname Hopps include John Hopps, a renowned poet during the Elizabethan era, and Sarah Hopps, a pioneering female physician in the 19th century.
The surname Hopps continues to be passed down through generations, bearing witness to a rich heritage and familial lineage that has endured the test of time.*
There are approximately 715 people named Hopps in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,550th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Hopps.
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
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Christine
- Emma
- Julie
- Karen
- Marie
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rosalie
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Victoria