Explore the Family Name Hoganson
The meaning of Hoganson
Americanized form of Swedish Håkansson (see Hakanson) and its Norwegian cognates Haagensen or Håkensen (see Haakenson).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoganson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hoganson has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hoganson was ranked 46,758th most common surname and had a count of 428 mentions. By 2010, this rank improved slightly to 46,404 with an increase in count to 459 mentions, representing a 7.24% change. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #46,404 | 0.76% |
| Count | 428 | 459 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoganson
The ethnicity data for the surname Hoganson, also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. In 2000, about 96.03% identified as White, which dropped slightly to 95.86% in 2010. There was a small number of Hogansons who identified as Hispanic, making up 1.87% in 2000 and decreasing to 1.31% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. However, by 2010, there were some Hogansons who identified with two or more races, showing a new aspect of diversity within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.86% | -0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.31% | -29.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |