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UK surname

Hogston

A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "hog's town".

In the 1881 census there were 40 people recorded with the Hogston surname, ranking it #28,011 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 107, ranked #29,762, down from #28,011 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bath and North East Somerset, East Northamptonshire and Aylesbury Vale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hogston is 125 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 167.5%.

1881 census count

40

Ranked #28,011

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

1997

125 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hogston had 40 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,011 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 78 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Hogston surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hogston surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hogston 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 15 #30,614
1861 historical 40 #28,970
1881 historical 40 #28,011
1891 historical 50 #30,253
1901 historical 74 #25,958
1911 historical 78 #25,013
1997 modern 125 #23,567
1998 modern 119 #24,918
1999 modern 118 #25,227
2000 modern 117 #25,324
2001 modern 116 #25,089
2002 modern 114 #25,886
2003 modern 104 #27,101
2004 modern 110 #26,451
2005 modern 109 #26,583
2006 modern 113 #26,267
2007 modern 111 #26,954
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 113 #27,520
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 119 #27,063
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 110 #29,028
2014 modern 111 #29,113
2015 modern 110 #29,157
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Hogstons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bath and North East Somerset, East Northamptonshire, Aylesbury Vale, Blackpool and Derbyshire Dales. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bath and North East Somerset 010 Bath and North East Somerset
2 East Northamptonshire 005 East Northamptonshire
3 Aylesbury Vale 005 Aylesbury Vale
4 Blackpool 001 Blackpool
5 Derbyshire Dales 009 Derbyshire Dales

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hogston

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hogston

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hogston, 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 Hogston surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hogston 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, Hogston 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

Hogston is most concentrated in decile 3 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

Hogston falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less 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 Hogston 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Hogston

The surname Hogston is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from an Old English locational name, denoting someone who lived near a hog enclosure or a sty. The name may also have connections to the Old English word "hoga," meaning a hill or ridge, suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name resided near a hogback or hog-shaped hill.

Early variations of the name include Hoggeston, Hoggstun, and Hoggeston. The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, contains references to individuals bearing similar surnames, such as Hogge and Hog, which likely shared the same root as Hogston.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hogston can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, dating back to 1273. This document mentions a Richard de Hoggeston, indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in the region during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Hogston family is believed to have established themselves in Buckinghamshire, where they held land and properties. John Hogston, born around 1340, is mentioned in local records as a landowner in the village of Ickford.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the rise of William Hogston (1507-1579), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and his support of the Merchant Taylors' Company.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Hogston (1570-1638), a Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire and a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. He played a significant role in the local governance of Buckinghamshire and was knighted by King James I in 1603.

In the 18th century, the name was carried by Thomas Hogston (1712-1786), a respected clergyman and author who served as the rector of Weston Underwood in Buckinghamshire. His published works include theological treatises and sermons.

The 19th century saw the birth of John Ellor Taylor Hogston (1821-1891), a prominent author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics such as history, literature, and travel. He was also known for his work as a lecturer and editor.

Throughout its history, the surname Hogston has been associated with various locations in England, particularly in the counties of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Oxfordshire, where it is believed to have originated and flourished.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hogston families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hogston 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. Buckinghamshire leads with 20 Hogstons recorded in 1881 and an index of 84.82x.

County Total Index
Buckinghamshire 20 84.82x
Middlesex 11 2.82x
Lancashire 6 1.30x
Hertfordshire 3 11.16x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Limehouse London in Middlesex leads with 11 Hogstons recorded in 1881 and an index of 257.01x.

Place Total Index
Limehouse London 11 257.01x
Dunton 8 80000.00x
Whitchurch 8 8000.00x
Astley 6 1666.67x
Cublington 4 13333.33x
Redbourn 2 689.66x
Shenley 1 555.56x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 4
Elizabeth 3
Emma 3
Emily 2
Ada 1
Annie 1
Harrirtt 1
Lizzie 1
Phoebe 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Hogston surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hogston surname in 1881?

In 1881, 40 people were recorded with the Hogston surname. That placed it at #28,011 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hogston surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Hogston a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Hogston surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name meaning "hog's town".

What does the Hogston map show?

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