Find out how popular the last name Hobgood is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hobgood.

Hobgood, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hobgood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hobgood in America

Hobgood is the 12429th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hobgood surname appeared 2,500 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hobgood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hobgood to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hobgood

The surname Hobgood has its origins in England, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Old English words "hob," meaning a male name or someone who walked with a limp, and "good," referring to a personal trait or quality. The name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for a person who walked with a limp but possessed good qualities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Hobgood can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it appeared as "Hobgode." This early spelling variation suggests that the name was established in the West Midlands region of England during that period.

The Hobgood surname has also been associated with various places in England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Some places that may have influenced the name include Hobgoods Farm in Worcestershire and Hobgood's Hill in Gloucestershire.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in parish records and other historical documents. One notable individual was John Hobgood, born in 1525 in Gloucestershire, who was a successful merchant and landowner. Another prominent figure was William Hobgood, born in 1580 in Worcestershire, who served as a magistrate and played a role in local governance.

During the 17th century, the Hobgood surname gained recognition through individuals like Thomas Hobgood, born in 1620 in Gloucestershire, who was a respected clergyman and scholar. Another notable bearer was Mary Hobgood, born in 1665 in Worcestershire, who was a pioneering educator and established one of the earliest schools for girls in the region.

In the 18th century, the Hobgood family continued to make their mark. Samuel Hobgood, born in 1725 in Gloucestershire, was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings, including St. Mary's Church in his hometown. Additionally, Elizabeth Hobgood, born in 1780 in Worcestershire, was a prominent philanthropist and advocate for social reforms.

As the Hobgood surname spread throughout England, it also found its way to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and exploration. However, the earliest roots and historical references of the name can be traced back to the West Midlands region of England during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hobgood

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hobgood.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hobgood was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hobgood has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hobgood was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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