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There are approximately 844 people named Hobby in the UK. That makes it the 7,964th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 13 are named Hobby.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Hobby surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Dan. Local) From hob, a herd, and by, a town; the town of herds or flocks.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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