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

Hogle, 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 Hogle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hogle in America

Hogle is the 14669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hogle surname appeared 2,027 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 Hogle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hogle 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 Hogle

The surname Hogle is believed to have originated in England and dates back to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old English words 'hog' meaning a ridge or hillock, and 'hyll' meaning hill. The name is thought to have been initially used as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived on or near a small hill or ridge.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Hogle can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as 'Hoghill' and 'Hoggehull', indicating its topographic origins.

In the 13th century, records show a family of the surname Hogle residing in the village of Hoggill, located in the county of Yorkshire. This village name is believed to have been derived from the same Old English words as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and its geographical significance.

Notable individuals with the surname Hogle throughout history include:

1. John Hogle (c. 1550-1620), an English merchant and landowner from Berkshire who was involved in the early colonization efforts in Virginia.

2. William Hogle (1658-1723), a Scottish Presbyterian minister who played a significant role in the establishment of the Church of Scotland in the American colonies.

3. Mary Hogle (1745-1812), an English writer and poet whose works were widely published in the late 18th century.

4. Samuel Hogle (1789-1862), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Ohio State Senate and was instrumental in the establishment of several educational institutions in the state.

5. Thomas Hogle (1820-1892), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Salt Lake City, Utah, who made significant contributions to the development of the city's infrastructure and cultural institutions.

Throughout its history, the surname Hogle has undergone various spelling variations, including Hogill, Hoghill, Hoggill, and Hoggle, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and scribal errors. Additionally, some place names, such as Hogglesfield in Cheshire and Hogglesclough in Lancashire, are believed to have derived their names from the Hogle surname, further solidifying its connection to the English landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hogle

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

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

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