Hooks

Hooks is a surname of English origin that is believed to have originated as a nickname for a person with a prominent or curved nose, or possibly for someone who used hooks in their occupation. The name is also sometimes associated with fishing communities. Famous people with the Hooks surname include American civil rights activist Benjamin Hooks and American football player Torrey Hooks. The Hooks family name has spread around the world, with notable concentrations in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.