Hopkins is an English, Welsh and Irish patronymic surname. The English and Welsh derivations mean "son of Hob". Hob was a diminutive of Robert, which derives from the Germanic warrior name Hrod-berht, translated as "renowned-fame".
Chambal Name Meaning. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Similar surnames: Hambel, Hamel, Hamill, Kamal, Habel, Haba, Hamby, Gambale, Hambly.
