Notes on Hobbs

The name Hobbs found its way into our family tree when Katherine de Vesselitsky Merriman married Shaun Hobbs 13/11/22. They have since chosen the surname of : de Vesselitsky-Hobbs.

The surname Hobbs is English, a patronymic name meaning "son of Hob," a medieval nickname for Robert (meaning "bright fame"), originating from Anglo-Saxon and Norman roots, signifying a family connection to Robert. It became common in England, especially in areas like Yorkshire and Essex, with early records dating back to the 1300s, and remains prevalent globally in English-speaking countries
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