Explore the Family Name Hodson
The meaning of Hodson
English: 1. variant of Hudson. 2. patronymic from the Middle English personal name Hod(e), a variant of Ode, + -son. See Ott and Oates. 3. variant of Hodgson. 4. variant of Hodsdon. 5. variant of Hotston, perhaps a habitational name from a lost place in Harting (Sussex), from an Old English personal name Hod (genitive Hoddes) + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’ (compare Hodsdon). The placename may survive in the name Hudsons Copse in that parish, in which case it could be a source of the surnames Hotson, Hodson, Hudson, and Hutson in Sussex.
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How common is the last name Hodson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hodson has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hodson ranked as the 5,836th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed the ranks to become the 5,522nd most common surname, representing a positive change of 5.38%. The actual count of individuals with the Hodson surname also increased significantly during this period, going from 5,430 in 2000 to 6,296 in 2010, marking a substantial boost of almost 16%. Furthermore, the proportion of the Hodson surname per 100k inhabitants improved by nearly 6%, moving from 2.01 in 2000 to 2.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,836 | #5,522 | 5.38% |
| Count | 5,430 | 6,296 | 15.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.01 | 2.13 | 5.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that while the majority of people with the Hodson surname identified as White (91.99% in 2010, down slightly from 93.61% in 2000), there were notable increases across other ethnic groups over the decade. The largest percentage surge was seen among those identifying as two or more races, which jumped by almost 31% between 2000 and 2010. Similarly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation increased by 30%, albeit off a much smaller base. The Hispanic and Black communities also saw an increase in the number of Hodsons, with a growth of 27.75% and 23.49% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander community experienced a minor uptick, with the proportion rising from 0.63% to 0.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.61% | 91.99% | -1.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.46% | 30.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.21% | 27.75% |
| Black | 1.66% | 2.05% | 23.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.65% | 30% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.64% | 1.59% |
Hodson ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hodson is British & Irish, which comprises 61.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.7%) and Scandinavian (2.9%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 61.3% |
| French & German | 22.7% |
| Scandinavian | 2.9% |
| Other | 13.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Hodson
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hodson have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| South Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 94.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 94.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 94.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 94.80% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 94.80% |
What Hodson haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hodson is I-PF4189, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-PF4189 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-L48 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Barclay, Barkley, Steinke, Hodgson, Bartley, Michael, Thorpe, Browne, George, Marsh.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hodson surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hodson have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hodson" Surname 47.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hodson" Surname 35.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hodson" Surname 21.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hodson" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hodson?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hodson are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition