About Hodgson
The surname Hodgson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Hodge," a diminutive form of "Roger." The name "Roger" itself comes from the Old Germanic elements "hrod," meaning "renown," and "ger," meaning "spear." Therefore, the surname Hodgson can be interpreted to mean "son of Hodge," or "son of Roger," indicating a familial connection to someone named Hodge or Roger in the past.
The surname Hodgson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hodgson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hodgson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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