Explore the Family Name Hoggatt
The meaning of Hoggatt
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): variant of Hoggard.
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How common is the last name Hoggatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hoggatt saw a drop in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,984 but by 2010, it had dropped to 17,239—a decline of 7.85%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased during this period. There were 1,668 individuals named Hoggatt in 2000 and 1,643 in 2010, marking a 1.5% decrease. The proportion per 100k people also declined from 0.62 to 0.56, indicating a 9.68% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,984 | #17,239 | -7.85% |
| Count | 1,668 | 1,643 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.56 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoggatt
The ethnic identity associated with the Hoggatt surname also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic increased by over 38%, from 1.8% to 2.5%. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native rose by significant percentages, 15.48% and 21.67% respectively. Two or more races category also increased by 31.48%. Meanwhile, the proportion of White individuals with the surname decreased by 2.17%, but remained the majority at 87.04% in 2010. Lastly, the Black community saw a moderate increase of 7.28% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.97% | 87.04% | -2.17% |
| Black | 6.18% | 6.63% | 7.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.5% | 38.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.13% | 31.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.97% | 15.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.73% | 21.67% |