Hoggs

Hoggs Meaning & Origin

About Hoggs
The surname Hoggs is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hogge," meaning a hog or pig. 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 individuals who were pig farmers, swineherds, or butchers. Over time, the surname Hoggs evolved and became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoggs: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 G Z
🌐 IPA
/hoggs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoggs in Braille

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

The name Hoggs in braille

How to sign the name Hoggs using Sign Language

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

The name Hoggs in sign language

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