UK surname
A Dutch surname derived from the word "hoog" meaning "high" or "elevated".
In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Hoger surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 14, ranked #37,178, down from #34,027 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Northfleet, St Leonard Shoreditch and St Philip and Jacob. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hoger is 105 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1300.0%.
1881 census count
1
Ranked #34,027
Modern count
14
2016, ranked #37,178
Peak year
1861
105 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hoger surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hoger 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 | 4 | #32,658 |
| 1861 | historical | 105 | #20,298 |
| 1881 | historical | 1 | #34,027 |
| 1891 | historical | 48 | #30,447 |
| 1901 | historical | 7 | #33,435 |
| 1911 | historical | 1 | #34,332 |
| 1997 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1998 | modern | 9 | #37,189 |
| 1999 | modern | 9 | #37,217 |
| 2000 | modern | 9 | #37,119 |
| 2001 | modern | 9 | #36,980 |
| 2002 | modern | 9 | #37,051 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 6 | #37,655 |
| 2005 | modern | 6 | #37,724 |
| 2006 | modern | 10 | #37,224 |
| 2007 | modern | 7 | #37,687 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 9 | #37,573 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 9 | #37,598 |
| 2012 | modern | 9 | #37,614 |
| 2013 | modern | 11 | #37,435 |
| 2014 | modern | 11 | #37,462 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 14 | #37,178 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Northfleet, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Philip and Jacob, Brushford and Dean. 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 | Northfleet | Kent |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Philip and Jacob | Gloucestershire |
| 4 | Brushford | Devon |
| 5 | Dean | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hoger 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 Hoger, 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 Hoger surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hoger 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, Hoger 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 Hoger is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hoger, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "HOGER" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "hoge," which means "high" or "tall," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive nickname applied to an ancestor who was notably tall or lived in an elevated area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a Dutch census record from the year 1583, where a farmer named Pieter Hoger is listed as residing in the village of Hogeveen, located in the province of Gelderland. The village's name, which translates to "high fen" or "high marsh," may have contributed to the surname's origin.
In the 17th century, the Hoger name can be found in various Dutch records, including church registers and legal documents. One notable example is Jan Hoger, a merchant from Amsterdam who was born in 1642 and is mentioned in several trade records from that period.
As the Dutch explored and settled in other parts of the world, the Hoger name also spread. In the early 18th century, a man named Hendrick Hoger was among the first Dutch settlers to establish a community in what is now South Africa. His descendants continued to use the surname in that region.
Another prominent figure with the Hoger surname was Willem Hoger, a Dutch painter who was born in 1766 and is known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works can be found in several museums across the Netherlands.
In the 19th century, the Hoger name appears in records from other European countries as well, likely due to migration and intermarriage. For instance, a German family named Hoger is documented in the city of Frankfurt in the 1850s, suggesting that the name had spread beyond its original Dutch origins.
Five notable individuals with the surname "Hoger" throughout history include:
1. Pieter Hoger (born c. 1560), a Dutch farmer from Hogeveen, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name. 2. Jan Hoger (1642-1712), a merchant from Amsterdam involved in international trade. 3. Hendrick Hoger (c. 1680-1750), an early Dutch settler in South Africa. 4. Willem Hoger (1766-1842), a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. 5. Johanna Hoger (1820-1895), a German writer and educator who published several books on children's literature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hoger 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 1 Hogers recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 10.37x |
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 1 Hogers recorded in 1881 and an index of 107.53x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Islington London | 1 | 107.53x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hoger surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Sarah | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Hoger surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 14 in 2016. That gives Hoger a modern rank of #37,178.
A Dutch surname derived from the word "hoog" meaning "high" or "elevated".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hoger 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.