2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hogner
An occupational surname for someone who raised or dealt with hogs.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Hogner. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hogner surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Hogner in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hogner, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 57.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.6%) and Two or More Races (13.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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Another historical reference to the name Hogner can be found in the Stadtbücher von Hildesheim, a collection of municipal records from the city of Hildesheim, Germany.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hogner
Among Census respondents with the surname Hogner, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 57.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.6%) and Two or More Races (13.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hogner bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hogner surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native57.4% · 66
- White22.6% · 26
- Two or more races13.0% · 15
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hogner
Hogner appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+8 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,604 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-11 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,894 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.8%) | Down 1,604 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 11,894 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hogner surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #145,757 | -8.9% |
| Count | 126 | 115 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hogner bearers went from 126 to 115 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 11,894 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #145,757.
FAQ
Hogner surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hogner?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Hogner. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Hogner?
Hogner ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Hogner. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hogner.
Has Hogner become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hogner went from 126 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Hogner?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hogner, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 57.4%. The next largest groups are White (22.6%) and Two or More Races (13.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hogner in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.4% (66 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hogner appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (57.4%), White (22.6%), Two or More Races (13.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hogner (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hogner mean?
An occupational surname for someone who raised or dealt with hogs. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hogner (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Hogner?
See how common the surname Hogner is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.