About Hogg
The surname Hogg is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "hoga," meaning "care" or "anxiety." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered to be anxious or worrisome. Over time, the name Hogg became a hereditary surname and was adopted by families who were descendants of individuals with this nickname. Today, the surname Hogg is fairly common in Scotland and can be found in various parts of the world due to migration and emigration.
The surname Hogg is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hogg based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hogg is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hogg in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hogg using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.