Historical Figures

Where does the name Hutchinson come from?

Hutchinson is a patronymic surname of English origin, that is to say, a surname that is derived from the first name of a person's father. In this case, Hutchinson means "son of Hutchin", which is itself a diminutive form of the Germanic name Hugh, which means "heart, mind, or spirit". The surname is first recorded in England in the 13th century.