hobb

Hobb is a surname and, less commonly, a given name used in English-speaking contexts. It is most often encountered as a variant spelling of Hobbs, and in some cases as a shortened form of a longer name. The form Hobb without the final s is rarer but does appear in historical records as both a surname and, occasionally, a given name.

Etymology typically links Hobbs/Hobb to the medieval given name Hobb(e), a pet form of Robert. Through patronymic naming practices, Hobb or Hobbs became established as a family name, with Hobbs far more common in modern usage.

Geographic and demographic usage the name has historical presence in England; in the modern era, bearers of the surname Hobb can be found in English-speaking countries, notably the United Kingdom and the United States, though Hobbs remains the more prevalent variant. Variants include Hobbe, Hobbs, and Hobb.

Notable people with the surname Hobb are not widely documented in public records. In genealogical and historical data, individuals bearing the surname appear sporadically, but the name does not correspond to a widely recognized public figure.

In fictional or cultural contexts, the name Hobb has appeared occasionally as a surname for characters in various works, but it is not strongly associated with a particular famous character or branding. The surname remains relatively uncommon compared with its Hobbs derivative.