Explore the Family Name Hogate
The meaning of Hogate
English: apparently a variant of Hoggatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hogate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hogate has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, Hogate ranked 49,767th in terms of commonality among all surnames, with 396 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 55,386th, and the count of individuals with the Hogate surname decreased slightly to 371. This represents a proportion per 100,000 people drop from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #55,386 | -11.29% |
| Count | 396 | 371 | -6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hogate
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hogate surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, accounting for 95.96% in 2000 and increasing to 97.04% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a minor increase from 1.77% to 1.89% over the same decade. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and Two or more races reported no individuals with the Hogate surname in both 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 1.52% to zero during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 97.04% | 1.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.89% | 6.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |