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

Hoglin, 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 Hoglin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoglin in America

Hoglin is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoglin surname appeared 136 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 Hoglin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoglin 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 Hoglin

The surname "HOGLIN" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hog" and "lin," which together could mean "a dweller in a small valley" or "a resident of a hog-inhabited area."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hoggelinus." This entry suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Hoggelyn" and "Hoggelyne," began to appear in various historical records, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland. These areas were known for their pig farming and production, which could further support the name's connection to the word "hog."

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Sir Thomas Hoglin (1320-1387), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War under the command of King Edward III. His bravery and service to the crown were well-documented in chronicles of the time.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Elizabeth Hoglin (1562-1628), a wealthy landowner from Lincolnshire. Her estate and holdings were mentioned in numerous legal documents and property records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, the surname "HOGLIN" appeared to have spread beyond northern England, with records showing individuals bearing this name in other parts of the country, as well as in Scotland and Ireland. One such individual was Robert Hoglin (1712-1784), a successful merchant from Glasgow who was involved in the transatlantic trade.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname "HOGLIN" can be found in various historical documents and records from both the United Kingdom and the United States. Notable figures include John Hoglin (1821-1896), a British explorer and naturalist who documented numerous plant and animal species during his expeditions to South America.

Throughout its history, the surname "HOGLIN" has experienced slight variations in spelling, such as "Hogglin," "Hoglyn," and "Hogelin," but the core meaning and origin have remained consistent. While the name may not be as common today as it once was, it continues to hold a rich and fascinating history rooted in the rural landscapes of northern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoglin

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

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

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