What does the surname Hopley mean?

The surname Hopley means "Dweller in a valley with hops or a hop-growing area.". It is of English origin.

How common is the Hopley surname?

There are approximately 2,400 people with the surname Hopley in the United States.

Are there Hopley soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 2 soldiers with the Hopley surname appear in Civil War records.

Hopley

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller in a valley with hops or a hop-growing area.

Etymology

From Old English 'hop' (a valley or a hop plant) combined with 'ley' (a clearing or meadow). The surname indicates residence in a valley or an area associated with hop cultivation.

About the Hopley Surname

A topographic surname indicating residence in a hop-growing area or valley. The name reflects the importance of hop cultivation in medieval and early modern England.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,400 bearers in the United States #2,742 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England, particularly in regions with hop cultivation, and in North American settlements.

Hopley Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Hopley Surname

Georgia Hopley

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century English records
Estimated Bearers: 2,400

War Records

2 soldiers with the Hopley surname found in Civil War records.

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