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

Hogarth, 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 Hogarth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hogarth in America

Hogarth is the 29334th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hogarth surname appeared 806 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hogarth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hogarth 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 Hogarth

The surname Hogarth is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Northumberland. The name is believed to derive from the Old English words "hoga" meaning hill or ridge, and "gearth" meaning enclosure or yard, suggesting it may have been a toponymic name referring to someone who lived near a hill enclosure or a farmstead on a ridge.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Hogarth can be found in the 13th century, with references to individuals such as Richard de Hogard in Yorkshire in 1273 and Adam de Hogarth in Northumberland in 1292. These early spellings, such as Hogard and Hogarth, reflect the name's evolution over time.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the surname Hogarth is the renowned English artist and satirist, William Hogarth (1697-1764). He is famous for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings, which provided a sharp commentary on the social and political issues of his time. His works, such as "A Rake's Progress" and "Marriage à-la-mode," are considered masterpieces of English art.

Another prominent figure is George Hogarth (1783-1870), a Scottish writer, critic, and editor. He was the husband of Mary Hogarth, the sister of the famous novelist Charles Dickens, and played a significant role in Dickens' literary career by helping to edit and publish some of his works.

In the 16th century, the Hogarth family held lands in Westmorland, England, with records mentioning individuals such as Thomas Hogarth, who was a landowner in the area in 1592. The name has also been associated with various place names, such as Hogarth Hill in Cumbria and Hogarth House in Yorkshire.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hogarth include Sir William Hogarth (1697-1764), the English painter and engraver; David Hogarth (1862-1927), a British archaeologist and diplomat; and Frances Hogarth (1744-1810), an English actress and singer.

While the surname Hogarth is not among the most common surnames in England, it has left an indelible mark on history, particularly in the fields of art, literature, and archaeology, thanks to the contributions of these notable individuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hogarth

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

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

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