HOGGART
Hoggart
Hoggart is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old Scandinavian personal name ‘Hagarðr’, which means ‘fence-yard’. The surname Hoggart is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, especially in England and Scotland.
The Hoggart family name has a long history, with records dating back to the medieval period. One of the earliest known recordings of the surname is that of William Hoggart, who was noted in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1327. Over the centuries, the surname has evolved in spelling and pronunciation, leading to variations such as Hogarth and Hoggarth.
The Hoggart name has been associated with various professions and trades, including farmers, labourers, and craftsmen. Members of the Hoggart family have been documented in historical records, serving in different roles across different regions of the United Kingdom.
Notably, the surname Hoggart gained literary prominence through the renowned British writer and cultural commentator, Richard Hoggart (1918–2014). Richard Hoggart was a highly respected academic and author, known for his influential works on culture and society, such as "The Uses of Literacy" (1957) and "The Way We Live Now" (1995).
Today, the surname Hoggart remains a part of British heritage, with individuals bearing this name continuing to contribute to diverse fields and industries, upholding the family’s legacy through their achievements and endeavours.
There are approximately 460 people named Hoggart in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Hoggart.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Ryan
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Amy
- Christine
- Claire
- Cynthia
- Elizabeth
- Lisa
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hackert
- Hagard
- Hagart
- Haggard
- Haggart
- Haggarth
- Haggartt
- Haggarty
- Haggert
- Hagoort
- Haugaard
- Hawkard
- Heckard
- Heckart
- Heckert
- Heckroodt
- Heggart
- Heggarty
- Higgarth
- Higgarty
- Hocart
- Hocquard
- Hogar
- Hogard
- Hogart
- Hogarth
- Hogarty
- Hoggar
- Hoggard
- Hoggarth
- Hoggarty
- Hoggat
- Hoggath
- Hoggatt
- Hogger
- Hoggers
- Hoggert
- Hoggerty
- Hoggort
- Hogharth
- Hougaard
- Hoycard
- Huggard
- Huggart
- Hughard
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.