Explore the Family Name Hogsed
The meaning of Hogsed
English: altered form of Hogshead ‘hog’s head’. It is no longer found in the British Isles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hogsed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hogsed has somewhat declined over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,856th in popularity with 613 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 37,442 and the count fell slightly to 595, marking a decrease of about 2.94 percent. This is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which also decreased by roughly 13.04 percent from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #37,442 | -7.42% |
| Count | 613 | 595 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hogsed
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hogsed also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of those with this last name identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 98.69 percent to 96.97 percent. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in people of two or more races carrying the Hogsed surname, from 1.14 percent in 2000 to 2.52 percent in 2010, indicating a change of over 121 percent. Meanwhile, proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained either minimal or nonexistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 96.97% | -1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.52% | 121.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |