Hogness

Hogness Meaning & Origin

About Hogness
The surname Hogness is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hǫgn" which means "care" or "concern." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for being caring or considerate. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hogness can trace their ancestry back to Norway and may still carry the traits of compassion and thoughtfulness associated with their ancestral name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hogness: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 G N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/hogness*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNS', 'HKNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H252

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hogness in Braille

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

The name Hogness in braille

How to sign the name Hogness using Sign Language

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

The name Hogness in sign language

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