HODGSON
The surname Hodgson is of English origin, with its earliest foundations in the medieval North-England. It is a patronymic name, formed by adding the suffix ‑son to the diminutive Hodge, itself derived from the given name Roger.
In the Old Germanic language that precedes the Norman period, Roger was constructed from the elements hrod – meaning renown – and ger – meaning spear. Consequently, the full sense of the surname can be explained as son of Hodge or son of Roger, a clear indication of familial lineage tied to an ancestor bearing that given name.
During the Middle Ages it was common practice to distinguish individuals by suffixing their father’s name with ‑son, so that one could say, for example, John, son of Roger. In a country where names were largely submitted to clerical records, this convention produced a wealth of variants – such as Hodgeson, Hodgin, Hodgins, Hodson and Hotson – reflecting regional accents, differing levels of literacy and the idiosyncratic interpretations of scribes and priests.
Records show that the surname first appears in documents from the 13th century in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, and it has since spread throughout the United Kingdom. Subsequent emigration during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries carried bearers of the name to Australia, Canada, the United States and other parts of the world, where it remains common among English-speaking populations. The widespread nature of the name explains why no single heraldic symbol, coat of arms or family motto is attached to it; rather, the surname reflects a shared linguistic heritage rather than a single lineage. Today, Hodgson continues to be carried by families across the globe, preserving its Anglo‑Saxon roots within contemporary society.
Typical given names associated with the Hodgson surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Hodgson are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Chocolate crunch biscuit.
There are approximately 35,629 people named Hodgson in the UK. That makes it the 216th most common surname in Britain. Around 547 in a million people in Britain are named Hodgson.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Hodgson
- Roy Hodgson - Football player and manager
- Roger Hodgson - UK musician and songwriter
- Charlie Hodgson - Rugby union player
- Nick Hodgson - Drummer
- William Hope Hodgson - Writer (1877 to 1918)
- Sharon Hodgson - Politician
- Josh Hodgson - Rugby league player
- Geoffrey Hodgson - Economist
- Ralph Hodgson - Writer (1871 to 1962)
- Neil Hodgson - Motorcycle racer
- James Hodgson - Headmaster of Bedford School and a former English cricketer
- Andy Hodgson - Television presenter
- David Hodgson - Football player and manager
- Julian Hodgson - Chess player
- Gordon Hodgson - Football player, football manager (1904 to 1951)
- Dave Hodgson - Politician
- Patricia Hodgson - Broadcasting executive
- Paul Hodgson - Rugby union player
- Nichi Hodgson - Journalist, broadcaster, and author
- David Hodgson - (1798 to 1864)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.