UK surname
A variant of German "Hode" meaning testicle, an unusual surname.
In the 1881 census there were 25 people recorded with the Hoden surname, ranking it #30,077 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 48, ranked #35,004, down from #30,077 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Prestbury, Stockport and Dudley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hoden is 145 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 92.0%.
1881 census count
25
Ranked #30,077
Modern count
48
2016, ranked #35,004
Peak year
1861
145 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hoden surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hoden surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 81 | #19,457 |
| 1861 | historical | 145 | #15,715 |
| 1881 | historical | 25 | #30,077 |
| 1891 | historical | 91 | #25,239 |
| 1901 | historical | 64 | #27,010 |
| 1911 | historical | 63 | #26,537 |
| 1997 | modern | 65 | #31,141 |
| 1998 | modern | 60 | #31,931 |
| 1999 | modern | 53 | #32,746 |
| 2000 | modern | 50 | #33,087 |
| 2001 | modern | 45 | #33,401 |
| 2002 | modern | 46 | #33,631 |
| 2003 | modern | 46 | #33,710 |
| 2004 | modern | 45 | #33,957 |
| 2005 | modern | 45 | #34,160 |
| 2006 | modern | 44 | #34,568 |
| 2007 | modern | 44 | #34,760 |
| 2008 | modern | 46 | #34,759 |
| 2009 | modern | 50 | #34,663 |
| 2010 | modern | 45 | #35,130 |
| 2011 | modern | 43 | #35,228 |
| 2012 | modern | 44 | #35,164 |
| 2013 | modern | 46 | #35,110 |
| 2014 | modern | 50 | #34,927 |
| 2015 | modern | 47 | #35,056 |
| 2016 | modern | 48 | #35,004 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Prestbury, Stockport, Dudley, Ibstock and Broughton Astley, Croft. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestbury | Cheshire |
| 2 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 3 | Dudley | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Ibstock | Leicestershire |
| 5 | Broughton Astley, Croft | Leicestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hoden surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hoden, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hoden surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hoden household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hoden is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hoden is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hoden, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HODEN originates from the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. The name is likely derived from the Old High German word "hoden," which means "testicles." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive nickname or occupational surname for someone who worked as a medical practitioner or herbalist specializing in treating ailments related to the reproductive system.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HODEN can be found in the Bavarian town records of Landshut, where a certain Johannes Hoden was mentioned as a resident in 1372. The name also appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Hans Hoden was documented in 1406.
In the 16th century, the HODEN surname gained some prominence when a scholar and theologian named Johann Hoden (1490-1551) published several works on religious philosophy and participated in the Reformation debates. He was born in Augsburg and served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt.
During the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as evidenced by the birth of Wilhelm Hoden (1625-1698) in the town of Lübeck. He was a renowned goldsmith and jeweler who created intricate pieces for the nobility and wealthy merchants of the Hanseatic League.
In the 18th century, a notable figure with the HODEN surname was Friedrich Hoden (1720-1783), a Prussian military officer who served under Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War. He was born in Königsberg and rose to the rank of Major General before his death in battle.
As the 19th century dawned, the HODEN name gained some literary significance with the birth of the poet and playwright Ida Hoden (1828-1891) in Leipzig. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the changing role of women in society. She was also a vocal advocate for women's education and rights.
Throughout its history, the HODEN surname has been associated with various place names and locations, such as Hodenbach, a small village in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, and Hodenfeld, a former municipality in the state of Hesse.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hoden surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Leicestershire leads with 10 Hodens recorded in 1881 and an index of 37.02x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire | 10 | 37.02x |
| Yorkshire | 6 | 2.49x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 1.73x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1.86x |
| Dunbartonshire | 1 | 15.27x |
| Kent | 1 | 1.20x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 1.63x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dunton Bassett in Leicestershire leads with 6 Hodens recorded in 1881 and an index of 20000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Dunton Bassett | 6 | 20000.00x |
| Sculcoates | 5 | 130.55x |
| Ashby Parva | 4 | 40000.00x |
| Blackburn | 3 | 39.01x |
| Aston | 1 | 5.91x |
| Grimsargh With | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Liscard | 1 | 103.09x |
| Minster In Sheppey | 1 | 72.46x |
| Old Kilpatrick | 1 | 129.87x |
| Oldham | 1 | 10.72x |
| Towton | 1 | 10000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hoden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 25 people were recorded with the Hoden surname. That placed it at #30,077 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 48 in 2016. That gives Hoden a modern rank of #35,004.
A variant of German "Hode" meaning testicle, an unusual surname.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hoden bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.