HOSKIN
Hoskin
Hoskin is a surname of English origin, derived from the personal name "Osgin", which itself is derived from the Old English elements "os", meaning god, and "wine", meaning friend. Variants of the surname include Hoskins, Hosking, and Hosken.
Distribution
The Hoskin surname is most commonly found in the south-western counties of England, particularly in Cornwall and Devon. However, individuals bearing the Hoskin surname can be found throughout the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to historic migration patterns.
Notable Bearers
- Francis Hoskins (born 1952), British poet and author known for his works on nature and the environment.
- Emma Hoskin (born 1976), British historian and researcher specialising in medieval studies.
- James Hoskin (1809–1889), British inventor and engineer credited with several innovations in mechanical engineering.
Coat of Arms
The Hoskin family coat of arms typically features symbols such as a gold lion rampant, indicative of courage and strength, on a blue or red shield. These heraldic emblems have been passed down through generations as part of the family's heraldic tradition.
Popularity
The surname Hoskin is relatively uncommon in comparison to more widespread British surnames. However, its unique origin and regional prominence in parts of England contribute to its significance within the context of British family names.
There are approximately 2,094 people named Hoskin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,053rd most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Hoskin.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Janet
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Melanie
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hoskins
- Hosking
- Haskins
- Hosken
- Hosain
- Haskin
- Hockin
- Heskin
- Roger
- Hoiskins
- Hokin
- Hosaini
- Hogskins
- Hookin
- Hodgskin
- Hoski
- Hoseini
- Hosin
- Hoskayne
- Hoskie
- Hoskinge
- Hoskings
- Hoskis
- Hoskyn
- Hoskyns
- Hosskins
- Huskin
- Heskine
- Hiskin
- Hockine
- Hodgskins
- Hokins
- Holkin
- Hosany
- Hosein
- Hoskens
- Hoskinson
- Hossain
- Hossaini
- Hossein
- Hosseini
- Hosseiny
- Hossin
- Howkin
- Huskins
- Haskayne
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.