Johns Hopkins University is named after the guy that funded it at the beginning, Johns Hopkins. He was named after his grandfather, Johns Hopkins, whose first name was his mother’s last name.
So Johns Hopkins has two last names, but one of them is a first name.
Wait…
It’s actually called Johns Hopkins? I thought it was John Hopkins and people were pluaralizing John in a weird attempt to be funny
Johns Hopkins University is named after the guy that funded it at the beginning, Johns Hopkins. He was named after his grandfather, Johns Hopkins, whose first name was his mother’s last name.
So Johns Hopkins has two last names, but one of them is a first name.
I only know Jon Hopkins, fantastic music producer.
yeah
Named for Johns Hopkins, who got his first name from his mother’s maiden name.