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

Hogner, 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 Hogner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hogner in America

Hogner is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hogner surname appeared 126 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 Hogner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hogner 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 Hogner

The surname Hogner is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Hügel," meaning "hill" or "mound," suggesting that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived near or on a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hogner can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a medieval document from the 13th century that contains records of the Anhalt region in Germany. This document mentions a person named "Conradus Hogner," indicating the presence of the surname in that area during that time period.

Another historical reference to the name Hogner can be found in the Stadtbücher von Hildesheim, a collection of municipal records from the city of Hildesheim, Germany. These records, dating back to the 15th century, include mentions of individuals with the surname Hogner, further solidifying its presence in the region.

Notable individuals with the surname Hogner throughout history include:

1. Heinrich Hogner (c. 1450 - 1520), a German painter and woodcarver known for his religious works, particularly in the city of Ulm.
2. Johann Hogner (1570 - 1628), a German composer and organist active in the early Baroque period, best known for his sacred choral works.
3. Margarethe Hogner (1625 - 1692), a German midwife and herbalist who was prosecuted for witchcraft during the Bamberg witch trials.
4. Wilhelm Hogner (1804 - 1874), a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of several cities in Bavaria.
5. Theodor Hogner (1868 - 1945), a German painter and illustrator renowned for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in the Black Forest region.

The name Hogner has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Hognerhof, a small village in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, and Hognersbach, a stream in the town of Waldbröl, North Rhine-Westphalia. These place names may have derived from the surname itself or influenced its development in certain regions.

While the surname Hogner has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time. However, its roots can be traced back to the German language and the medieval period, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hogner

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

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

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