Hobson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Hobson is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the given name for the son of Robert, which was originally derived from the nickname, Hob. 1

Early Origins of the Hobson family

The surname Hobson was first found in Essex, where John Hobbessone was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. Another John, John Hobsone, was recorded in Wakefield, Yorkshire in 1327. 2

In Somerset, William Hobbeson, was listed 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 3

Later, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 listed: Petrus Hobbeson, Willelmus Hobbeson, and Robertus Hobson. 1

Early History of the Hobson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hobson research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1527, 1544, 1561, 1568, 1631, 1642, 1666, 1685, 1717, 1759, 1797 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Hobson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hobson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Hobson have been found, including Hobson, Hopson and others.

Early Notables of the Hobson family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

Hobson World Ranking

In the United States, the name Hobson is the 1,820th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 4 However, in Australia, the name Hobson is ranked the 632nd most popular surname with an estimated 6,191 people with that name. 5 And in New Zealand, the name Hobson is the 990th popular surname with an estimated 760 people with that name. 6 The United Kingdom ranks Hobson as 626th with 10,521 people. 7

Migration of the Hobson family to Ireland

Some of the Hobson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 78 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Hobson migration to the United States +

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Hobson, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were :

Hobson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Hobson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hobson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Hobson migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hobson Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Hobson Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Hobson migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hobson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Hobson migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hobson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Hobson migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 16
Hobson Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Hobson (post 1700) +


The Hobson Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fortitudine
Motto Translation: With fortitude.


Suggested Readings for the name Hobson +
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