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

Hogshead, 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 Hogshead surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hogshead in America

Hogshead is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hogshead surname appeared 149 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 Hogshead.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hogshead 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 Hogshead

The surname HOGSHEAD is an English name that originated in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "hogesheved," which referred to a large cask or barrel used for storing and transporting liquids, particularly wine and ale. The name likely emerged as an occupational surname for those involved in the production or transportation of these casks.

In medieval England, the hogshead was a specific unit of measurement, typically equivalent to around 63 gallons. Records from the 14th century indicate that the surname was present in various regions of the country, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Essex.

One of the earliest known references to the surname HOGSHEAD can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, dated 1275. This document mentions a person named John Hogesheved, indicating the presence of the name in the region during that period.

Another notable historical reference is the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1327, which list a person named John Hogesheved as a taxpayer. This record provides evidence of the surname's use in the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Hoggeshede, Hoggished, and Hoggeshed, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname HOGSHEAD was John Hoggeshede, who was born in Norfolk, England, around 1420. He served as a member of the local gentry and was involved in various legal disputes over land ownership.

Another notable figure was William Hoggished, born in Lincolnshire in 1512. He was a prominent merchant and trader, known for his involvement in the export of wool and other goods to continental Europe.

In the 16th century, the surname HOGSHEAD was also found in Scotland, where it was recorded as Hoggesheid. One such individual was Robert Hoggesheid, born in Edinburgh in 1542, who was a successful brewer and tavern owner.

During the 17th century, the name HOGSHEAD gained prominence in the United States, as several individuals bearing this surname immigrated to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was John Hogshead, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and became a successful plantation owner.

Another notable figure was Samuel Hogshead, born in Massachusetts in 1678. He was a prominent merchant and politician, serving as a representative in the Massachusetts General Court and playing a significant role in the colony's affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hogshead

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

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

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