Explore the Family Name Hodgden
The meaning of Hodgden
Probably an altered form of English Hodgdon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hodgden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hodgden has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hodgden ranked 74,164 in popularity with a count of 243 people bearing this name. The proportion per 100,000 people was 0.09. By 2010, the rank had increased to 72,332 with the count increasing to 269 individuals, showing a growth rate of 10.7%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #72,332 | 2.47% |
| Count | 243 | 269 | 10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodgden
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hodgden, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White. In 2000, 92.18% identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 92.19% in 2010. A small portion, 4.94% in 2000 and 5.58% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. There was a noticeable change in those identifying with two or more races; this category dropped from 2.06% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with the Hodgden surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.18% | 92.19% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 4.94% | 5.58% | 12.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |