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UK surname

Hogarth

An English surname derived from a place name, likely meaning "enclosure by a hedge" or "deer park."

In the 1881 census there were 1,980 people recorded with the Hogarth surname, ranking it #2,217 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2,765, ranked #2,429, down from #2,217 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, London parishes and Gateshead. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include County Durham, Kelso North and Kelso South.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hogarth is 2,935 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 39.6%.

1881 census count

1,980

Ranked #2,217

Modern count

2,765

2016, ranked #2,429

Peak year

2010

2,935 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hogarth had 1,980 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #2,217 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 2,765 in 2016, ranked #2,429.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2,523 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Hogarth surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hogarth surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Hogarth 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 1,159 #2,431
1861 historical 1,409 #2,028
1881 historical 1,980 #2,217
1891 historical 2,165 #2,161
1901 historical 2,523 #2,175
1911 historical 1,985 #2,501
1997 modern 2,722 #2,349
1998 modern 2,822 #2,366
1999 modern 2,820 #2,381
2000 modern 2,830 #2,364
2001 modern 2,819 #2,334
2002 modern 2,892 #2,329
2003 modern 2,842 #2,311
2004 modern 2,834 #2,325
2005 modern 2,774 #2,346
2006 modern 2,744 #2,359
2007 modern 2,776 #2,363
2008 modern 2,797 #2,359
2009 modern 2,867 #2,353
2010 modern 2,935 #2,350
2011 modern 2,859 #2,379
2012 modern 2,792 #2,388
2013 modern 2,808 #2,419
2014 modern 2,827 #2,418
2015 modern 2,794 #2,420
2016 modern 2,765 #2,429

Geography

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Where Hogarths are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lanchester (Collierley, Kyo, Billingside, Medomsley, Ebchchester, Benfieldside, Heelyfield, Conside, London parishes, Gateshead, Edinburgh and Lytham. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to County Durham, Kelso North and Kelso South. 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 Gateshead Durham
4 Edinburgh Edinburgh
5 Lytham Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 County Durham 042 County Durham
2 County Durham 008 County Durham
3 County Durham 009 County Durham
4 Kelso North Scottish Borders
5 Kelso South Scottish Borders

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hogarth

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hogarth

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Hogarth is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Hogarth is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Hogarth falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hogarth is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Hogarth, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hogarth

The surname Hogarth is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Northumberland. The name is believed to derive from the Old English words "hoga" meaning hill or ridge, and "gearth" meaning enclosure or yard, suggesting it may have been a toponymic name referring to someone who lived near a hill enclosure or a farmstead on a ridge.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Hogarth can be found in the 13th century, with references to individuals such as Richard de Hogard in Yorkshire in 1273 and Adam de Hogarth in Northumberland in 1292. These early spellings, such as Hogard and Hogarth, reflect the name's evolution over time.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the surname Hogarth is the renowned English artist and satirist, William Hogarth (1697-1764). He is famous for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings, which provided a sharp commentary on the social and political issues of his time. His works, such as "A Rake's Progress" and "Marriage à-la-mode," are considered masterpieces of English art.

Another prominent figure is George Hogarth (1783-1870), a Scottish writer, critic, and editor. He was the husband of Mary Hogarth, the sister of the famous novelist Charles Dickens, and played a significant role in Dickens' literary career by helping to edit and publish some of his works.

In the 16th century, the Hogarth family held lands in Westmorland, England, with records mentioning individuals such as Thomas Hogarth, who was a landowner in the area in 1592. The name has also been associated with various place names, such as Hogarth Hill in Cumbria and Hogarth House in Yorkshire.

Other notable individuals with the surname Hogarth include Sir William Hogarth (1697-1764), the English painter and engraver; David Hogarth (1862-1927), a British archaeologist and diplomat; and Frances Hogarth (1744-1810), an English actress and singer.

While the surname Hogarth is not among the most common surnames in England, it has left an indelible mark on history, particularly in the fields of art, literature, and archaeology, thanks to the contributions of these notable individuals.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hogarth families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hogarth 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 286 Hogarths recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.25x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 286 1.25x
Durham 274 4.78x
Northumberland 238 8.30x
Yorkshire 173 0.91x
Middlesex 115 0.60x
Cumberland 106 6.39x
Roxburghshire 82 23.49x
Selkirkshire 71 40.71x
Midlothian 68 2.63x
Ayrshire 66 4.58x
Berwickshire 60 25.70x
Surrey 56 0.60x
Lanarkshire 55 0.88x
Westmorland 53 12.51x
Fife 29 2.54x
Hampshire 27 0.68x
Wiltshire 22 1.29x
Lincolnshire 20 0.65x
Cheshire 19 0.45x
Wigtownshire 15 5.86x
Argyllshire 14 2.61x
Sussex 13 0.40x
Buteshire 12 10.27x
Renfrewshire 12 0.80x
Berkshire 10 0.69x
Norfolk 10 0.34x
Aberdeenshire 9 0.50x
Buckinghamshire 5 0.43x
Derbyshire 5 0.17x
Dumfriesshire 5 1.17x
East Lothian 5 1.96x
West Lothian 5 1.72x
Essex 4 0.11x
Nottinghamshire 4 0.15x
Gloucestershire 3 0.08x
Herefordshire 3 0.38x
Kent 3 0.05x
Staffordshire 3 0.05x
Stirlingshire 3 0.42x
Cambridgeshire 2 0.16x
Perthshire 2 0.23x
Somerset 2 0.06x
Suffolk 2 0.09x
Angus 1 0.06x
Hertfordshire 1 0.08x
Pembrokeshire 1 0.16x
Shropshire 1 0.06x
Warwickshire 1 0.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Galashiels in Selkirkshire leads with 57 Hogarths recorded in 1881 and an index of 88.41x.

Place Total Index
Galashiels 57 88.41x
Preston 41 6.70x
Ardrossan 40 80.11x
Westgate 32 18.02x
Kelso 31 89.11x
Stanhope 29 48.98x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 28 2.70x
Stranton 24 12.43x
Mertoun 23 507.73x
Swindon 22 16.64x
Dearham 21 95.93x
Bradford 20 4.33x
Heworth 20 17.70x
Holy Trinity 20 4.35x
Govan 19 1.23x
Monkwearmouth Shore 19 16.97x
Hexham 18 40.55x
Corbridge 17 161.90x
Elswick 17 7.43x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 17 9.92x
Warton 17 643.94x
Berwick Upon Tweed 16 26.33x
Bethnal Green London 16 1.91x
Keswick 16 75.44x
Marton 16 105.19x
Whitby 16 24.86x
Ainstable 15 501.67x
Barony 15 0.95x
Eskdaleside 15 159.74x
Inch 15 60.12x
Tanfield 15 22.00x
Westoe 15 4.61x
Battersea 14 1.97x
South Leith 14 4.82x
Campbeltown 13 20.08x
Ashton Under Lyne 12 2.40x
Bute North 12 151.90x
Cononley 12 218.98x
Glasgow 12 1.08x
Hunsonby Winskill 12 638.30x
Liverpool 12 0.86x
Roxburgh 12 179.64x
Scotforth 12 80.70x
St Marylebone London 12 1.17x
Abbotshall 11 25.80x
Hartlepool 11 13.50x
Ormskirk 11 25.13x
Port Glasgow 11 15.23x
Barrow In Furness 10 3.21x
Bootle Cum Linacre 10 5.51x
Dairsie 10 215.98x
Egton 10 119.47x
Great Yarmouth 10 4.07x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 10 4.03x
Layton With Warbreck 10 11.91x
Melrose 10 22.78x
Reading St Giles 10 7.04x
Ardrossan West 9 703.13x
Barton St Peter 9 63.69x
Brougham 9 461.54x
Camberwell 9 0.73x
Chester Le Street 9 20.44x
Chirton 9 13.87x
Christchurch 9 10.51x
Everton 9 1.23x
Hackney London 9 0.83x
Hunslet 9 3.02x
Jedburgh 9 26.30x
Lancaster 9 6.61x
Louth 9 12.74x
Monkwearmouth 9 16.40x
Penrith 9 14.68x
Shoreditch London 9 1.08x
Tynemouth 9 5.86x
Whitehaven 9 10.18x
Bedlington 8 8.35x
Borthwick 8 69.32x
Leyland 8 20.11x
Newton Cap 8 89.89x
Skelsmergh 8 323.89x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 119
Elizabeth 68
Jane 45
Margaret 43
Ann 41
Sarah 37
Annie 25
Ellen 25
Hannah 24
Isabella 24
Alice 19
Agnes 18
Emily 15
Eliza 13
Catherine 12
Frances 10
Martha 10
Edith 9
Margt. 7
Maria 7
Charlotte 6
Emma 6
Fanny 6
Ada 5
Clara 5
Barbara 4
Dorothy 4
Georgina 4
Louisa 4
Lucy 4
Caroline 3
Eleanor 3
Elizth. 3
Jessie 3
Lily 3
Maggie 3
Rebecca 3
Sophia 3
Anna 2
Bridget 2
Deborah 2
Eliz. 2
Gertrude 2
Hilda 2
Isabel 2
Janet 2
Jenny 2
Julia 2
Kate 2
Lilly 2

Top male names

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

FAQ

Hogarth surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hogarth surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,980 people were recorded with the Hogarth surname. That placed it at #2,217 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hogarth surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,765 in 2016. That gives Hogarth a modern rank of #2,429.

What does the Hogarth surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name, likely meaning "enclosure by a hedge" or "deer park."

What does the Hogarth map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hogarth 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.