UK surname
An English occupational surname referring to someone who tended hogs or swine.
In the 1881 census there were 80 people recorded with the Hogden surname, ranking it #22,225 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 70, ranked #33,700, down from #22,225 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Alkmund, Exeter St David (including Castle Yard) and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hogden is 140 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 12.5%.
1881 census count
80
Ranked #22,225
Modern count
70
2016, ranked #33,700
Peak year
1861
140 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hogden surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hogden 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 | 132 | #14,174 |
| 1861 | historical | 140 | #16,169 |
| 1881 | historical | 80 | #22,225 |
| 1891 | historical | 68 | #28,300 |
| 1901 | historical | 50 | #28,590 |
| 1911 | historical | 58 | #27,001 |
| 1997 | modern | 91 | #28,215 |
| 1998 | modern | 96 | #28,188 |
| 1999 | modern | 96 | #28,326 |
| 2000 | modern | 80 | #30,139 |
| 2001 | modern | 68 | #31,195 |
| 2002 | modern | 64 | #32,007 |
| 2003 | modern | 63 | #32,152 |
| 2004 | modern | 58 | #32,880 |
| 2005 | modern | 63 | #32,602 |
| 2006 | modern | 64 | #32,839 |
| 2007 | modern | 66 | #32,948 |
| 2008 | modern | 69 | #32,962 |
| 2009 | modern | 69 | #33,257 |
| 2010 | modern | 80 | #32,670 |
| 2011 | modern | 71 | #33,392 |
| 2012 | modern | 66 | #33,901 |
| 2013 | modern | 69 | #33,808 |
| 2014 | modern | 69 | #33,833 |
| 2015 | modern | 71 | #33,666 |
| 2016 | modern | 70 | #33,700 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Alkmund, Exeter St David (including Castle Yard), St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes and Manchester. 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 | St Alkmund | Derbyshire |
| 2 | Exeter St David (including Castle Yard) | Devon |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hogden 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 Hogden, 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 Hogden surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hogden 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, Hogden 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 Hogden is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hogden, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "Hogden" is of English origin, specifically from the county of Yorkshire in the north of England. It derives from the Old English words "hog" meaning a hill or ridge, and "denu" meaning a valley, indicating that the name was initially descriptive of someone who lived in a valley between hills or ridges.
The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273 as "William de Hogdene". This suggests that the name was already well-established in Yorkshire by that time.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Hogeden", "Hoggedene", and "Hoggeden", reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in the Middle Ages. One notable bearer of the name was John Hogden, a landowner and tenant farmer who lived in the village of Bingley, Yorkshire, in the late 14th century.
The name continued to be concentrated in Yorkshire throughout the following centuries, with several Hogden families recorded in parish records and manorial documents. One prominent family was that of Thomas Hogden (c. 1590-1668), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry class in the village of Calverley.
In the 17th century, the name began to spread more widely across England, with Hogdens appearing in records in counties such as Lancashire, Cheshire, and Derbyshire. One notable figure from this period was William Hogden (c. 1620-1685), a Puritan clergyman and author who served as the rector of Syderstone in Norfolk.
As the name became more widespread, variations in spelling continued to emerge, including "Hogdyn", "Hogedene", and "Hoggdene". In the 18th century, the surname was borne by individuals such as John Hogden (1722-1789), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Beverley, Yorkshire.
Other notable bearers of the name include Sir Samuel Hogden (1793-1872), a British naval officer and explorer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, and William Hogden (1851-1928), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the textile industry in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hogden 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. Middlesex leads with 22 Hogdens recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.82x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 22 | 2.82x |
| Lancashire | 18 | 1.94x |
| Yorkshire | 11 | 1.42x |
| Kent | 7 | 2.63x |
| Devon | 5 | 3.08x |
| Surrey | 5 | 1.32x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 1.64x |
| Durham | 2 | 0.86x |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1.60x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.58x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.65x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0.95x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 2.08x |
| Pembrokeshire | 1 | 4.03x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.80x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 10 Hogdens recorded in 1881 and an index of 13.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Islington London | 10 | 13.22x |
| Gorton | 8 | 91.95x |
| Brightside Bierlow | 6 | 39.55x |
| Chatham | 5 | 68.31x |
| Exeter St George The | 5 | 2777.78x |
| Hackney London | 5 | 11.43x |
| Heap | 4 | 81.47x |
| Newington | 3 | 10.41x |
| Bradleys Both | 2 | 1428.57x |
| Bromley London | 2 | 11.65x |
| Clapham | 2 | 20.49x |
| Crook Billy Row | 2 | 67.34x |
| Kensington London | 2 | 4.61x |
| Manchester | 2 | 4.80x |
| Toxteth Park | 2 | 6.38x |
| Westminster St John | 2 | 21.05x |
| Birkenhead | 1 | 7.28x |
| Castleford | 1 | 35.46x |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 21.83x |
| Fernilee | 1 | 357.14x |
| Greenwich | 1 | 8.05x |
| Haddington | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Keynsham | 1 | 111.11x |
| Milton In Milton | 1 | 88.50x |
| Norwood | 1 | 56.18x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 3.68x |
| Oxford St Thomas | 1 | 44.44x |
| Preston | 1 | 4.04x |
| Sheffield | 1 | 4.06x |
| Sibsey | 1 | 357.14x |
| Tenby St Mary In | 1 | 79.37x |
| West Ham | 1 | 2.94x |
| Westhoughton | 1 | 40.49x |
| Yeadon | 1 | 57.14x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hogden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hogden surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 80 people were recorded with the Hogden surname. That placed it at #22,225 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 70 in 2016. That gives Hogden a modern rank of #33,700.
An English occupational surname referring to someone who tended hogs or swine.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hogden 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.