Hopkin is an English language patronymic surname meaning "son of Hob", derived from the masculine given name Hob meaning "famous". There are variants
including Hopkins. Hopkin is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Hopkin include:
David Hopkin (born 1970), Scottish footballer
Deian Hopkin (born 1944), Welsh historian and Vice-Chancellor
Fred Hopkin (1895–1970), English footballer
Mary Hopkin (born 1950), Welsh singer
Given name
Rhys Hopkin Morris (1888–1956), Welsh politician