Explore the Family Name Hogsten
The meaning of Hogsten
1. Altered form of English Hogston or its variant Hogsden. 2. Swedish (Högsten): ornamental name composed of the elements hög ‘high’ or ‘hill, mound’ (possibly from a placename) + sten ‘stone’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hogsten in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hogsten has increased in popularity over the years. In 2000, Hogsten was ranked the 69,428th most common surname, while by 2010 it had moved up to 65,066th. This represents a 6.28% increase in rank over the course of the decade. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Hogsten surname also saw an uptick, growing from 264 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, a 15.53% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #65,066 | 6.28% |
| Count | 264 | 305 | 15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hogsten
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hogsten surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.48% identified as such, although this figure slightly decreased to 95.08% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a slight emergence in those identifying with two or more races in 2010, with the percentage rising to 2.62%. Please note that any missing percentages may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 95.08% | -3.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |