There are
972
Hopkins in the USA
Hopkin is the
25445th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hopkin

AnthonyHopkins

Sir Anthony Hopkins is a Welsh actor, known for his portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in 'The Silence of the Lambs' for which he won an Academy Award.

GerardManley

Gerard Manley Hopkins was an English poet and Jesuit priest who is considered one of the greatest poets of the Victorian era.

EvanHopkins

Evan Hopkins was an English Bible teacher and author who played a significant role in the Keswick Convention, a Christian conference movement.

JohnHopkins

John Hopkins was a British motorcycle road racer, who competed in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Championships in the 1960s.

TimothyHopkins

Timothy Hopkins was an American businessman and philanthropist, known for his charitable contributions and support of education.

HarryLarkins

Harry Larkins Hopkin was a Welsh international rugby union player who played for Cardiff and was the club's captain in the early 1900s.

BarbaraPerkin

Barbara Perkin is a British journalist and broadcaster, known for her work as a presenter on BBC Radio 4's 'Woman's Hour'.

FrederickWilliam

Frederick William Wilkins was a British biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of Vitamin C.

MargaretHawkins

Margaret Hawkins was an Irish historical novelist, best known for her 'Dublin Trilogy' which is set in 19th century Dublin.

GeorgeTompkins

George Tompkins was an American architect, best known for his work on the design of the New York Public Library Main Branch.

Hopkin Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hopkin' is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name 'Hopkin', which is a diminutive form of the given name 'Hopkin'. The name 'Hopkin' itself is derived from the Old English word 'hopa', meaning 'a scuttle, a basket'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hopkin' is most commonly found in Wales, where it originated. It is also found in smaller numbers in England, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hopkin' include 'Hoppin' and 'Hobkin'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Hopkin' has been carried by Welsh immigrants to other English-speaking countries, particularly during periods of industrialization and economic opportunity.