Origins of the Hawkins surname
What does the name Hawkins mean?
The origin of the Hawkins surname is thought to be England. Most often, the name is patronymic and relates to someone who is the son or descendant of a 'Henry' or 'Harry', through the diminutive form of these names 'Hal'. Less commonly, it may refer to someone who comes originally from the town of Hawkinge in Kent.
Alternative variations of the name Hawkins
Hawkins, Hawkin, Hawkyn, Hawkyn, Howkins, Halkin, Halkins
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Interesting facts about Hawkins
How common is your surname?
158th most common surname in the UK
Who were Hawkinses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Hawkins first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Hawkinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hawkinses in 1921
Dressmaker
903
Laundress
785
General Servant Domestic
589
Domestic Servant
585
General Servant
458
Common male occupations for Hawkinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
1,246
General Labourer
1,005
Carpenter
736
Farm Labourer
717
Coal Miner
660
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