Hotchkin

Hotchkin is an English surname believed to have originated in the Lincolnshire region. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English personal name "Hucch", combined with the suffix "-kin", which is a diminutive form often used to denote "son of". Therefore, Hotchkin could be interpreted to mean "son of Hucch".

The Hotchkin surname is relatively uncommon and is most often found in the Lincolnshire area of England. The name has various spelling variations, including Hotchin, Hochkyn, and Hutchkin, among others.

Notable individuals with the surname Hotchkin include members of the Hotchkin family, known for their historical ties to the Hotchkin golf course design legacy in the United Kingdom. The Hotchkin family has been involved in the design and management of several prestigious golf courses, including the iconic Woodhall Spa Golf Club in Lincolnshire.

Overall, the Hotchkin surname carries with it a sense of heritage and association with the English countryside, particularly in the Lincolnshire region.

There are approximately 91 people named Hotchkin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hotchkin.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • Carl
  • Darren
  • David
  • Frank
  • Gary
  • John
  • Mark
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Stuart

Female

  • Christine
  • Grace
  • Lisa
  • Marjorie
  • Mary
  • Penelope
  • Sally
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

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