2000
#488
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 61,651
First available Census row
Per 100,000 22.85
Uncommon Last name
Hogan
A surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Ó hÓgáin," meaning "descendant of Ógán" (a personal name meaning "young").
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 69,969 Americans carry the last name Hogan. That puts it at #546 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 20.41 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 4,899 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hogan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Hogan with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
70K
1 in 4,899
Census rank
#546
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
20.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
61K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 61,016 bearers of the surname Hogan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 20.41 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 546th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hogan, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Black (14.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hogan
The surname Hogan is of Irish origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is an Anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Ó hÓgáin, which means "descendant of Ógán". Ógán was a personal name derived from the Irish word "óg", meaning "young" or "youthful".
The name Hogan was primarily found in the counties of Tipperary, Kilkenny, and Laois in Ireland. Some early recorded variations of the spelling include Hogan, Hogyn, Hogane, and Hoggane. The name is believed to have originated in the barony of Forth in County Carlow, where the Ó hÓgáin family held lands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hogan appears in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The annals mention a certain Donnchadh Ó hÓgáin, who was a poet and historian in the 14th century.
In the 16th century, the name Hogan was well-established in Ireland. Walter Hogan, a prominent landowner and member of the Irish Parliament, lived during this time period. He was born around 1520 and played a significant role in the Elizabethan wars in Ireland.
Another notable figure with the surname Hogan was John Hogan, an Irish sculptor born in 1800. He is best known for his neoclassical sculptures, including the famous "Dead Christ" and the statue of Thomas Moore in Dublin.
Michael Hogan, born in 1833, was an Irish-American priest and educator who served as the first president of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA. He played a crucial role in the development of the university during its early years.
In the 20th century, Ben Hogan, born in 1912, was a legendary American professional golfer. He is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and is known for his exceptional ball-striking ability and determination on the course.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Hogan throughout history. The name has a rich Irish heritage and has been carried by many accomplished individuals in various fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hogan
Among Census respondents with the surname Hogan, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Black (14.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hogan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hogan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.4% · 47,236
- Black or African American14.0% · 8,565
- Two or more races3.7% · 2,275
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 2,132
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 428
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 380
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hogan
Hogan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#536
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 63,085
+1,434 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 21.39
Rank movement Down 48 places
2020
#546
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 61,016
-2,069 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 20.41
Rank movement Down 10 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #488 | 61,651 | 22.85 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #536 | 63,085 | 21.39 | +1,434 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 48 places |
| 2020 | #546 | 61,016 | 20.41 | -2,069 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 10 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hogan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #536 | #546 | -1.9% |
| Count | 63,085 | 61,016 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 21.39 | 20.41 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hogan bearers went from 63,085 to 61,016 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 10 positions in the national ranking, going from #536 to #546.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hogan
FAQ
Hogan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hogan?
Name Census estimates that about 69,969 living Americans carry the surname Hogan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 4,899 residents.
How common is Hogan?
Hogan ranks #546 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 20.41 per 100,000 residents, which is about 20 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 61,016 people with the surname Hogan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (69,969), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 20.41 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 20.41 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 20 of them to have the surname Hogan.
Has Hogan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hogan went from 63,085 recorded bearers to 61,016. That is a decrease of 2,069 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #536 to #546.
What does the Census say about the background of Hogan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hogan, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Black (14.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hogan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.4% (47,236 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hogan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.4%), Black (14.0%), Two or More Races (3.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hogan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hogan mean?
A surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Ó hÓgáin," meaning "descendant of Ógán" (a personal name meaning "young"). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hogan (20.41 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Hogan?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Hogan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.