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Hobson.

A surname originating as a patronymic.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈhɒb.sən/Received-Pronunciation/ˈhɑb.sən/General-American
  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

  2. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Randolph County, Alabama.

  3. A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Washington County, Alabama.

  4. A number of places in the United States: A minor city in Judith Basin County, Montana.

  5. A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Karnes County, Texas.

  6. A village south of Burnopfield, County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ 1755).

Where this word comes from

From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert + -son.

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