Explore the Family Name Hoglund
The meaning of Hoglund
Swedish (Höglund): ornamental or topographic name composed of the elements hög ‘high’ + lund ‘grove’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Helmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoglund in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hoglund has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hoglund was ranked as the 14,590th most common surname in the United States, with 1,871 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 15,743, despite the count only slightly decreasing to 1,852. This indicates a -7.9% change in rank and a -1.02% change in the count of people with the Hoglund surname. The proportion of Hoglunds per 100k people also decreased from 0.69 to 0.63 during this period, which is an -8.7% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,590 | #15,743 | -7.9% |
| Count | 1,871 | 1,852 | -1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.63 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoglund
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the Hoglund surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Hoglunds identified as White, with 95.08% in 2000 and 93.52% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.92% to 2.92%, a growth of 52.08%. Additionally, there was a significant rise in the percentage of Hoglunds who identified as Black, from 0.48% to 0.70%, a change of 45.83%. Those who identified as having two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.50% to 1.94%. The proportion of Hoglunds who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 0.59% to 0.49%, while the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0.43% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.08% | 93.52% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.92% | 52.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.94% | 29.33% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0.7% | 45.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.49% | -16.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0% |