UK surname
A locational surname referring to someone from a place named Hopperton.
In the 1881 census there were 85 people recorded with the Hopperton surname, ranking it #21,573 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 64, ranked #34,098, down from #21,573 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Darlington, London parishes and Middlesborough. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hopperton is 118 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 24.7%.
1881 census count
85
Ranked #21,573
Modern count
64
2016, ranked #34,098
Peak year
1911
118 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hopperton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hopperton surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 47 | #24,810 |
| 1861 | historical | 80 | #23,566 |
| 1881 | historical | 85 | #21,573 |
| 1891 | historical | 104 | #23,388 |
| 1901 | historical | 113 | #21,296 |
| 1911 | historical | 118 | #20,649 |
| 1997 | modern | 72 | #30,415 |
| 1998 | modern | 75 | #30,471 |
| 1999 | modern | 74 | #30,759 |
| 2000 | modern | 71 | #31,082 |
| 2001 | modern | 67 | #31,297 |
| 2002 | modern | 73 | #31,159 |
| 2003 | modern | 64 | #32,056 |
| 2004 | modern | 64 | #32,286 |
| 2005 | modern | 59 | #33,008 |
| 2006 | modern | 61 | #33,142 |
| 2007 | modern | 62 | #33,346 |
| 2008 | modern | 61 | #33,655 |
| 2009 | modern | 64 | #33,675 |
| 2010 | modern | 65 | #33,863 |
| 2011 | modern | 57 | #34,393 |
| 2012 | modern | 65 | #33,964 |
| 2013 | modern | 68 | #33,877 |
| 2014 | modern | 71 | #33,717 |
| 2015 | modern | 70 | #33,717 |
| 2016 | modern | 64 | #34,098 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Darlington, London parishes, Middlesborough, Sheriff Hutton and Goudhurst. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlington | Durham |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Middlesborough | Durham |
| 4 | Sheriff Hutton | Yorkshire, North Riding |
| 5 | Goudhurst | Kent |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hopperton surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hopperton, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hopperton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hopperton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hopperton is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hopperton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hopperton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hopperton is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name Hopperton, a small village in the county of Shropshire. The name is thought to come from the Old English words "hopp" meaning a small enclosed valley or hollow, and "tun" meaning a farm or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Hopperton can be found in the Shropshire Pipe Rolls of 1275, which lists a Richard de Hopperton as a landowner in the area. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the late 13th century.
In the 14th century, the Hopperton family appears to have spread beyond Shropshire. Records from the Court of Common Pleas in 1348 mention a John Hopperton, a merchant from the city of Bristol. This indicates that the name had begun to travel with individuals as they moved to different parts of the country.
The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conquer in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Hopperton name. However, it does mention the village of Hopperton itself, suggesting that the name may have derived from this location.
Notable individuals with the surname Hopperton throughout history include:
1. Sir William Hopperton (c. 1450 - 1510), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas during the reign of Henry VII.
2. Elizabeth Hopperton (1520 - 1585), a English noblewoman and courtier at the court of Queen Elizabeth I, known for her influential role in court politics.
3. Thomas Hopperton (1623 - 1678), a English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts, including "The Heavenly Pathway" published in 1665.
4. Henry Hopperton (1745 - 1812), a British naval captain who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.
5. Mary Hopperton (1810 - 1892), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the 19th century, who founded one of the first girls' schools in London.
While the Hopperton name may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, its history can be traced back to the medieval period and its origins in the small village of Hopperton in Shropshire. The name has been associated with notable individuals across various fields, reflecting its longevity and endurance throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hopperton surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 30 Hoppertons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.61x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Salehurst in Sussex leads with 13 Hoppertons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2131.15x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Salehurst | 13 | 2131.15x |
| Plumstead | 12 | 125.79x |
| Goudhurst | 9 | 1139.24x |
| Middlesbrough | 9 | 83.18x |
| Thornton Le Clay | 9 | 11250.00x |
| Cranbrook | 7 | 578.51x |
| Battersea | 5 | 16.20x |
| Sheriff Hutton W | 5 | 2083.33x |
| Darlington | 4 | 41.54x |
| New Malton | 4 | 404.04x |
| Broadwater | 1 | 30.86x |
| Bulmer Stittenham | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Etchingham | 1 | 384.62x |
| Hammersmith London | 1 | 4.84x |
| Sowerby In Thirsk | 1 | 200.00x |
| St Gilesin Fields London | 1 | 140.85x |
| Stutton Cum Hazelwood | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Teddington London | 1 | 52.63x |
| Tormoham | 1 | 13.53x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hopperton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hopperton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 85 people were recorded with the Hopperton surname. That placed it at #21,573 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 64 in 2016. That gives Hopperton a modern rank of #34,098.
A locational surname referring to someone from a place named Hopperton.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hopperton bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.