Hopps

Hopps is a surname that appears in various English-speaking countries. It is relatively uncommon and is best known in popular culture for one of its bearers.

In contemporary media, the name is most widely recognized through Judy Hopps, a fictional character from Disney's 2016 animated film Zootopia. Judy Hopps is a determined rabbit who becomes the first rabbit police officer in the city of Zootopia, and her partnership with a sly fox helps drive the investigation at the heart of the story. The character has become a recognizable part of the film’s exploration of ambition, prejudice, and collaboration.

Beyond the fictional use, Hopps can be found as a real-world surname carried by individuals outside of fiction. The name is distinct from the plural noun hops, which refers to the plant used in brewing, and which can lead to occasional textual confusion between the two.

In summary, Hopps is primarily encountered as a surname, with Judy Hopps as its most prominent fictional reference.