Ropkins Surname
Approximately 42 people bear this surname
Ropkins Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Robert,' from the nick. Rob, and diminutive Rob-kin; compare Wil-kin and Tom-p-kin (with intrusive p). I fear the surname is nearly extinct. Robin took all the honours. Ropkins is a sharpened form; compare Wilkin and Wilkins, &c.
Read More About This SurnameRopkins Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 25 | 1:2,228,722 | 84,230 |
| United States | 16 | 1:22,653,683 | 662,747 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,429,866 | 40,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 24 | 1:1,015,640 | 40,589 |
Ropkins Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Robert,' from the nick. Rob, and diminutive Rob-kin; compare Wil-kin and Tom-p-kin (with intrusive p). I fear the surname is nearly extinct. Robin took all the honours. Ropkins is a sharpened form; compare Wilkin and Wilkins, &c.
Adam Robekin, Oxfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Stephen Robekin, c. 1300. Writs of Parliament.
1558. Thomas Robkin, Norfolk: History of Norfolk.
1562. Thomas Robkins: Register of the University of Oxford.
1609. Buried — William Robkin, minister, Reg. Pulham, Norfolk: History of Norfolk.
Ropkin’s (Son): v. Ropkin.
Ropkins Demographics
Ropkins Religious Adherence
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Religious Adherence
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Ropkins Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ropkins Come From? nationality or country of origin
Ropkins occurs most in England. It can occur as:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Ropkins? popularity and diffusion
It is the 3,017,195th most widespread family name on a global scale It is held by approximately 1 in 173,512,998 people. The surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 62 percent of Ropkins reside; 60 percent reside in Northern Europe and 60 percent reside in British Isles.
The surname Ropkins is most widespread in England, where it is held by 25 people, or 1 in 2,228,722. In England Ropkins is most prevalent in: Greater London, where 40 percent are found, Essex, where 28 percent are found and Kent, where 24 percent are found. Apart from England this last name occurs in 2 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 38 percent are found and Spain, where 2 percent are found.
Ropkins Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Ropkins has changed through the years. In England the number of people bearing the Ropkins surname expanded 104 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Ropkins Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those carrying the Ropkins surname is primarily Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
Ropkins earn a lot less than the average income. In United States they earn 47.95% less than the national average, earning $22,458 USD per year.
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