Explore the Family Name Hogen
The meaning of Hogen
1. North German (also Högen): nickname for a tall man or a person of higher standing, from Middle Low German hoge ‘high’. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Haugen. 3. Swedish (also Högén): possibly an ornamental or habitational name from the placename element hög ‘hill’ + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. The surname in the form Högén is virtually non-existing in Sweden, while in the form Hogen it is very rare. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Hilma, Obert.
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How common is the last name Hogen in the United States?
According to the Popularity table from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hogen has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name ranked 48,963 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to 59,171, marking a 20.85% decrease. The count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 404 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, which represents a 15.35% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Hogen per 100k people also declined by 20%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #59,171 | -20.85% |
| Count | 404 | 342 | -15.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hogen
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hogen between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a significant drop in the percentage of Hogens identifying as Black, from 3.96% to 2.05%, a decline of 48.23%. However, the largest ethnic group, White, saw a slight increase from 88.61% to 90.94%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also increased, from 1.49% to 1.75%, while the percentage of Hogens who identify as Hispanic showed a small decrease from 4.21% to 4.09%. There were no Hogens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.61% | 90.94% | 2.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.21% | 4.09% | -2.85% |
| Black | 3.96% | 2.05% | -48.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.75% | 17.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |