UK surname
An Old English surname derived from "hogga" meaning hog farmer or swine herder.
In the 1881 census there were 29 people recorded with the Hoggatt surname, ranking it #29,484 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 19, ranked #36,760, down from #29,484 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Leeds, St Tudy and Ashford Bowdler. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hoggatt is 119 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 34.5%.
1881 census count
29
Ranked #29,484
Modern count
19
2016, ranked #36,760
Peak year
1861
119 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hoggatt surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hoggatt 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 | 10 | #31,497 |
| 1861 | historical | 119 | #18,393 |
| 1881 | historical | 29 | #29,484 |
| 1891 | historical | 75 | #27,414 |
| 1901 | historical | 29 | #30,848 |
| 1911 | historical | 64 | #26,435 |
| 1997 | modern | 23 | #35,484 |
| 1998 | modern | 31 | #34,740 |
| 1999 | modern | 31 | #34,821 |
| 2000 | modern | 28 | #35,080 |
| 2001 | modern | 27 | #35,041 |
| 2002 | modern | 30 | #34,950 |
| 2003 | modern | 27 | #35,279 |
| 2004 | modern | 27 | #35,444 |
| 2005 | modern | 26 | #35,674 |
| 2006 | modern | 27 | #35,746 |
| 2007 | modern | 25 | #36,006 |
| 2008 | modern | 29 | #35,808 |
| 2009 | modern | 25 | #36,191 |
| 2010 | modern | 24 | #36,341 |
| 2011 | modern | 22 | #36,430 |
| 2012 | modern | 20 | #36,570 |
| 2013 | modern | 25 | #36,276 |
| 2014 | modern | 22 | #36,496 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 19 | #36,760 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Leeds, St Tudy, Ashford Bowdler, Penrith and Lanteglos with Camelford. 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 | Leeds | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | St Tudy | Cornwall |
| 3 | Ashford Bowdler | Shropshire |
| 4 | Penrith | Cumberland |
| 5 | Lanteglos with Camelford | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hoggatt 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 Hoggatt, 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 Hoggatt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hoggatt 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, Hoggatt 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 Hoggatt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hoggatt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hoggatt is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hog" and "geat," which collectively translates to "hog gate" or "hog path." This likely indicates that the earliest bearers of this name resided near a gate or path frequented by hogs or pigs.
The name first appeared in historical records in the late 12th century, with variations such as Hoggett, Hogett, and Hogarte. One of the earliest recorded instances is found in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1199, which mentions a Geoffrey Hoggett.
During the 13th century, the name Hoggatt was particularly prevalent in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk in eastern England. It is also believed to have connections to the village of Hoggets in Suffolk, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.
In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a record of landowners and tenants, there is an entry for a William Hoggat in Cambridgeshire. This provides further evidence of the name's early existence and geographical spread.
Notable individuals bearing the Hoggatt surname throughout history include:
1. Sir John Hoggatt (c. 1380-1452), an English politician and member of Parliament for Suffolk during the reign of Henry VI. 2. Thomas Hoggatt (1545-1612), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Archdeacon of Derby from 1594 until his death. 3. Elizabeth Hoggatt (1670-1743), a renowned English painter and portraitist during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. 4. William Hoggatt (1786-1862), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became the governor of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. 5. Robert Hoggatt (1902-1978), an American mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of numerical analysis and authored several influential textbooks.
While the Hoggatt surname may not be as prevalent as some others, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the English countryside and has produced notable figures across various fields over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hoggatt 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. Lancashire leads with 15 Hoggatts recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.47x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 15 | 4.47x |
| Yorkshire | 11 | 3.93x |
| Cornwall | 2 | 6.25x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.35x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Armley in Yorkshire leads with 7 Hoggatts recorded in 1881 and an index of 564.52x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Armley | 7 | 564.52x |
| Lower Upper Holker | 6 | 12000.00x |
| Broughton In Salford | 5 | 162.87x |
| Catterick | 2 | 3333.33x |
| East Broughton | 2 | 2000.00x |
| Lanteglos | 2 | 1333.33x |
| Wales | 2 | 909.09x |
| Barrow In Furness | 1 | 21.93x |
| Lytham | 1 | 196.08x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 9.62x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hoggatt 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 Hoggatt surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 29 people were recorded with the Hoggatt surname. That placed it at #29,484 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 19 in 2016. That gives Hoggatt a modern rank of #36,760.
An Old English surname derived from "hogga" meaning hog farmer or swine herder.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hoggatt 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.