Hogges

Hogges Meaning & Origin

About Hogges
The surname Hogges is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hogge," meaning "hog" or "swine." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned pigs. The name may have been given to a pig farmer, a swineherd, or someone who had a physical resemblance to a hog. Over time, the surname Hogges evolved and became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hogges is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hogges: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hogges 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 Hogges is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 G Z
🌐 IPA
/hogges*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hogges in Braille

Here's how to represent Hogges in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hogges in braille

How to sign the name Hogges using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hogges using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hogges in sign language

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