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UK surname

Hodgin

An anglicized form of Hodgen, a patronymic surname derived from the Welsh name Hodyn.

In the 1881 census there were 129 people recorded with the Hodgin surname, ranking it #17,013 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 227, ranked #17,992, down from #17,013 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, London parishes and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wirral, Bolton and Sedgemoor.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hodgin is 234 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 76.0%.

1881 census count

129

Ranked #17,013

Modern count

227

2016, ranked #17,992

Peak year

2009

234 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hodgin had 129 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #17,013 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 227 in 2016, ranked #17,992.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 151 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Hodgin surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hodgin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hodgin surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hodgin over time

The 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 101 #17,036
1861 historical 81 #23,431
1881 historical 129 #17,013
1891 historical 129 #20,285
1901 historical 122 #20,344
1911 historical 151 #17,797
1997 modern 218 #16,704
1998 modern 222 #16,969
1999 modern 213 #17,550
2000 modern 212 #17,554
2001 modern 209 #17,469
2002 modern 228 #16,828
2003 modern 218 #17,131
2004 modern 222 #17,020
2005 modern 207 #17,731
2006 modern 208 #17,835
2007 modern 222 #17,288
2008 modern 226 #17,238
2009 modern 234 #17,194
2010 modern 228 #17,844
2011 modern 233 #17,426
2012 modern 226 #17,679
2013 modern 234 #17,556
2014 modern 230 #17,872
2015 modern 226 #17,995
2016 modern 227 #17,992

Geography

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Where Hodgins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, London parishes, Manchester, Dean and Birmingham Town: Aston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wirral, Bolton, Sedgemoor and Tameside. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside Durham
2 London parishes London 3
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Dean Lancashire
5 Birmingham Town: Aston Warwickshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wirral 016 Wirral
2 Wirral 015 Wirral
3 Bolton 013 Bolton
4 Sedgemoor 005 Sedgemoor
5 Tameside 028 Tameside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hodgin

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hodgin surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hodgin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hodgin, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Hodgin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hodgin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Hodgin is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hodgin is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hodgin falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hodgin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hodgin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hodgin

The surname Hodgin has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hod," meaning hood or cowl, which was a type of garment worn by monks or other religious figures. This suggests that the name may have been originally used to refer to someone who worked in a monastery or had some connection to a religious order.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hodgine" in the county of Oxfordshire. This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a comprehensive record of landowners and their properties in England at the time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Hodgkin" and "Hodgekin," indicating regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations were common in the Middle Ages, as standardized spelling was not yet established.

One notable bearer of the name was John Hodgin, a merchant from London who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in records from the City of London as having traded in various goods, including wool and cloth.

Another individual with the Hodgin surname was William Hodgin, who was born in 1572 in Gloucestershire. He was a member of the clergy and served as a vicar in several parishes throughout his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the name Hodgin was also found in Scotland, where it may have been adopted by families of English descent. One example is Robert Hodgin, who was born in Edinburgh in 1638 and worked as a blacksmith.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent Hodgin family in Northumberland, England. Thomas Hodgin, born in 1702, was a landowner and influential figure in the local community. His son, also named Thomas, followed in his footsteps and became a respected magistrate in the region.

In more recent times, the surname Hodgin has been associated with several notable individuals, such as Mary Hodgin, an American author and educator who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Sir Philip Hodgin, a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations in the 20th century.

While the name Hodgin is not as common today as it was in previous centuries, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English and Scottish surnames, with a fascinating history that spans multiple eras and regions.

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1881 census detail

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Hodgin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hodgin surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 52 Hodgins recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.48x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 52 3.48x
Durham 42 11.22x
Cheshire 13 4.68x
Warwickshire 6 1.89x
Bedfordshire 4 6.14x
Northumberland 4 2.14x
Cumberland 3 2.77x
Kent 2 0.47x
Yorkshire 2 0.16x
Devon 1 0.38x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chester Le Street in Durham leads with 19 Hodgins recorded in 1881 and an index of 662.02x.

Place Total Index
Chester Le Street 19 662.02x
Great Bolton 17 85.95x
Dukinfield 13 101.33x
Manchester 13 19.36x
Gateshead 10 35.68x
Pendleton In Salford 7 39.35x
Wingate 7 272.37x
Aston 6 6.87x
Halliwell 5 92.08x
Leighton Buzzard 4 142.86x
Elswick 3 20.08x
Hetton Le Hole 3 63.29x
Great Salkeld 2 909.09x
Kirkham 2 101.52x
Liverpool 2 2.21x
Adlington 1 71.43x
Ashton Under Lyne 1 3.06x
Barton Upon Irwell 1 8.90x
Benfieldside 1 40.65x
Birkdale 1 26.46x
Bispham With Norbreck 1 322.58x
Brook 1 2000.00x
Eltham 1 39.68x
Habergham Eaves 1 7.33x
Halifax 1 5.46x
High Coniscliffe 1 666.67x
Muncaster 1 434.78x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 1 8.94x
Redcar 1 101.01x
Tormoham 1 9.03x
Westoe 1 4.71x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hodgin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 9
Elizabeth 7
Sarah 7
Ann 6
Jane 5
Ellen 3
Isabella 3
Alice 2
Eliza 2
Elizth. 2
Florence 2
Grace 2
Margaret 2
Emily 1
Emma 1
Ester 1
Georgina 1
Hannah 1
Isabel 1
Johannah 1
Lilly 1
Margreat 1
Margt. 1
Martha 1
Matilda 1
Rachael 1
Rose 1
Ruth 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hodgin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 12
William 8
James 5
Thomas 4
George 3
Frederick 2
Peter 2
Robert 2
Albert 1
Arthur 1
Benjamin 1
Christopher 1
David 1
Elizabeth 1
Francis 1
Fred. 1
G. 1
Harry 1
Henry 1
Isaac 1
Lawrence 1
Mathew 1
Matthew 1
Nicholas 1
Ralf 1
Richard 1
Robt.W. 1
Simon 1
Willm. 1
Wm. 1
Wm.Hy. 1

FAQ

Hodgin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hodgin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 129 people were recorded with the Hodgin surname. That placed it at #17,013 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hodgin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 227 in 2016. That gives Hodgin a modern rank of #17,992.

What does the Hodgin surname mean?

An anglicized form of Hodgen, a patronymic surname derived from the Welsh name Hodyn.

What does the Hodgin map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hodgin bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.