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

Hogges, 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 Hogges surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hogges in America

Hogges is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hogges surname appeared 118 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 Hogges.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hogges 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 Hogges

The surname HOGGES originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "hog," which referred to a swine or hog. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or herded hogs.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Hogges, who was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk in 1273. The Hundred Rolls were a survey of land ownership and taxation records in medieval England.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Hogge, Hogg, and Hog. These variations were due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. One notable bearer of the name during this period was John Hogges, who was recorded in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379.

The HOGGES surname is also associated with several place names in England. For instance, Hoggeston in Buckinghamshire and Hoggeshall in Essex likely derived their names from individuals bearing the HOGGES surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

In the 15th century, the surname continued to appear in various records. One notable individual was Thomas Hogges, who was mentioned in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from a prominent Norfolk family, in 1472.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the HOGGES surname. These include:

1. Sir William Hogges (c. 1560-1630), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire.
2. James Hogges (1674-1738), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.
3. Mary Hogges (1778-1852), a British writer and poet who published works on moral and religious themes.
4. John Hogges (1827-1901), a British entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Hogges Engineering Company in Manchester.
5. Robert Hogges (1886-1964), a British artist and sculptor known for his works depicting rural life and landscapes.

While the HOGGES surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back to the medieval period and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hogges

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

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

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