Explore the Family Name Hogan
The meaning of Hogan
1. Irish (Tipperary): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÓgáin ‘descendant of Ógán’, a personal name from a diminutive of óg ‘young’, also meaning ‘young warrior’. In southern Ireland, some bearers claim descent from an uncle of Brian Boru, while in northern Ireland a surname of the same form was Anglicized as Hagan. 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of French Huguenin. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Hogan are descendants of David Huguenin, a Huguenot from Switzerland (see Huguenin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hogan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hogan saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hogan was the 488th most popular surname, dropping to 536th place by 2010 — a decrease of about 9.84%. However, while the ranking fell, the actual count of people with the Hogan surname increased by 2.33% during the same timeframe, from 61,651 to 63,085. The proportion of individuals named Hogan per 100,000 also experienced a decline of around 6.39%, moving from 22.85 to 21.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #488 | #536 | -9.84% |
| Count | 61,651 | 63,085 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 22.85 | 21.39 | -6.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hogan
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hogan, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is primarily linked with White ethnicity, though there were some observable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identified as white decreased slightly from 82.38% to 80.12%, other ethnicities showed increases. The Hispanic representation rose by 52.80%, making it the ethnicity with the largest increase for this surname. Additionally, individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds each grew by roughly 30%. Black ethnicity also saw a moderate increase from 13.86% to 14.44%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races experienced significant growth, rising from 1.27% to 1.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.38% | 80.12% | -2.74% |
| Black | 13.86% | 14.44% | 4.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.46% | 52.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.84% | 44.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.61% | 29.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.53% | 29.27% |
Hogan 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 Hogan is British & Irish, which comprises 57.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (18.3%) and Eastern European (5.2%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 57.8% |
| French & German | 18.3% |
| Eastern European | 5.2% |
| Other | 18.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Hogan
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 Hogan have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.70% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 87.20% |
What Hogan 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 Hogan is R-L226, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L226 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-Y4010, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Casey, Obrien, O'Brien, Bryant, Fitzgerald, Kennedy, Boland, Carey, Lynch, Connor.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hogan surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your 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 Hogan 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.
"Hogan" Surname 44.8%
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.
"Hogan" Surname 26.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hogan" Surname 21.0%
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.
"Hogan" Surname 17.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hogan?
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 Hogan are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition