Hopkinsons

Hopkinsons is a plural form that is sometimes used to refer to people who bear the English surname Hopkinson. It is not a distinct place, organization, or concept, but rather a linguistic way to describe multiple individuals sharing that surname in genealogical or biographical writing.

Etymology and form: The surname Hopkinson originates in England as a patronymic meaning “son of Hopkin.” Hopkin is a medieval given name, a diminutive form associated with the given name Robert, and the suffix -son denotes lineage. The standard surname appears in historical records in various spellings, with Hopkinson being the most common modern form. The apostrophe-s possessive (Hopkinson’s) or the plural form (Hopkinsons) may appear in text when referring to the family name in the possessive or plural sense, respectively.

Distribution and usage: The Hopkinson surname is found across English-speaking countries, with historical concentrations in the United Kingdom and Ireland and later migration to Canada, Australia, the United States, and other regions. In genealogical and biographical contexts, “Hopkinsons” can appear when listing multiple individuals or families sharing the name, but it is not used as a formal, standalone surname variant.

See also: Hopkinson (surname). This article focuses on the plural usage and the general etymology of the name rather than on specific individuals who happen to bear the surname.