Explore the Family Name Hodgman
The meaning of Hodgman
English: 1. from a Middle English personal name Hoggeman, a pet form of Hogge (rhyming pet form of Roger) with the hypocoristic suffix -man. See Hodge and compare Bateman and Hickman. 2. occupational name denoting a ‘servant of Hodge’.
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How common is the last name Hodgman in the United States?
The surname Hodgman was ranked 27,970th in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and dropped slightly to 28,498th place in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 1.89%. In terms of occurrences, the count of individuals with the Hodgman surname increased from 807 in 2000 to 837 in 2010, a growth of 3.72%. The proportion of people named Hodgman per 100,000 population dipped by 6.67% during the same decade, moving from 0.3 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #28,498 | -1.89% |
| Count | 807 | 837 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodgman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight diversity increase among those bearing the Hodgman surname from 2000 to 2010. While the vast majority identified as White (96.78% in 2000 reducing to 94.50% in 2010), there was noticeable growth in the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 1.36% to 2.27%) and Hispanic (from 1.73% to 2.15%). Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 0.96% of Hodgmans reporting having two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 94.5% | -2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 2.27% | 66.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.15% | 24.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |