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

Hougas, 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 Hougas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hougas in America

Hougas is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hougas surname appeared 205 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 Hougas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hougas 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 Hougas

The surname HOUGAS has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest known records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "hogais," which means "the young pig."

The name was initially concentrated in the Highlands region of Scotland, particularly in the counties of Inverness-shire and Ross-shire. Some early variants of the spelling included Hoggas, Hoggis, and Hoggess.

One of the earliest known references to the name HOUGAS can be found in the records of the Burgh of Inverness from the year 1587, where a "Donald Hoggas" is mentioned as a witness in a court case.

In the 17th century, the name HOUGAS began to spread to other parts of Scotland, with records showing individuals bearing the name in the counties of Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire.

Notable individuals with the surname HOUGAS include:

1. James Hougas (1742-1823), a Scottish farmer and landowner from Inverness-shire, who played a significant role in the Agricultural Revolution in the Highlands.

2. Elizabeth Hougas (1789-1867), a prominent figure in the Scottish textile industry, known for her innovative weaving techniques.

3. Alexander Hougas (1812-1891), a Scottish-born engineer who emigrated to Canada and worked on the construction of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. Margaret Hougas (1857-1932), a Scottish writer and poet, whose works often celebrated the landscapes and culture of the Highlands.

5. John Hougas (1885-1962), a Scottish-born military officer who served in both World War I and World War II, earning numerous decorations for his service.

While the name HOUGAS may have originated in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to emigration and travel, with descendants bearing the name found in countries like Canada, the United States, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hougas

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

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

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