Explore the Family Name Hodgdon
The meaning of Hodgdon
English: variant of Hodsdon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hodgdon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hodgdon saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hodgdon ranked 12,292 in popularity and consisted of approximately 2,320 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 12,760 while the count increased to 2,418, indicating a growth of 4.22%. The proportion of this surname per 100k also reduced by 4.65% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,292 | #12,760 | -3.81% |
| Count | 2,320 | 2,418 | 4.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.82 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodgdon
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Hodgdon, the Decennial U.S. Census gives us an interesting snapshot of the diversity behind this name. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, at 96.38%, but this figure decreased to 95.53% by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as having two or more races, rising from 0.91% to 1.61%. Similarly, the number of people identifying as Hispanic and Black rose by 26.32% and 38.46% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 0.69% to 0.74%. On the other hand, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives fell significantly from 0.69% to 0.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 95.53% | -0.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.61% | 76.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.2% | 26.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.74% | 7.25% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0.54% | 38.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.37% | -46.38% |