Surname HOBBES

SOURCE: Given Name

USAGE: English

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Meaning & History

Derived from the medieval given name HOB. A famous bearer of this name was British political philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), the author of 'Leviathan'.

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Related Names

VARIANTS: Hobbs, Hobson, Hopkins, Hopson, Robert, Roberts, Robertson

OTHER LANGUAGES/CULTURES: Robertsen (Danish), Robert (Dutch), Robert (French), Róbertsson (Icelandic), Berti (Italian), Robertsson (Swedish), Probert (Welsh)

Entry updated May 31, 2018