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

Hodgins, 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 Hodgins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hodgins in America

Hodgins is the 14248th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hodgins surname appeared 2,104 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 Hodgins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hodgins 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 Hodgins

The surname Hodgins is of English origin, traced back to the county of Lancashire in the northwest of England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hod," meaning "hood," and "kin," meaning "diminutive." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a maker or seller of small hoods or caps.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1176, where it is spelled "Hodikin." This variant spelling further supports the connection with the Old English roots mentioned above.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, including "Hodekyn," "Hodekin," and "Hodekyne," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landholders in England, contains an entry for a William Hodekin in Hertfordshire. This is one of the earliest documented examples of the name in its more modern spelling.

During the 14th century, the surname Hodgins began to spread beyond Lancashire, with recorded instances in neighboring counties such as Yorkshire and Cheshire.

One notable figure bearing this surname was John Hodgins, a merchant and alderman in the city of York in the late 15th century. He is recorded as having served as Lord Mayor of York in 1487.

Another early bearer of the name was Thomas Hodgins, a prominent landowner in Lancashire during the 16th century. Records indicate that he owned substantial property in the village of Prescot.

In the 17th century, the Hodgins family established themselves in Ireland, with several members settling in County Antrim. One such individual was William Hodgins, born in 1623, who became a prosperous landowner and merchant in the town of Ballymena.

A notable figure from the 18th century was Robert Hodgins, a renowned clockmaker born in Lancashire in 1720. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time.

During the 19th century, the Hodgins surname continued to be well-represented in various parts of the British Isles, with several individuals making their mark in various fields. One such person was Mary Hodgins, a celebrated poet born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1832.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hodgins

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

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 Hodgins 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 Hodgins 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 Hodgins was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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