HOGGE
Hogge
The surname Hogge is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "hog," meaning a pig. The name likely started as an occupational surname for someone who raised or tended to pigs, or perhaps as a nickname for someone who bore a resemblance to a pig.
Distribution
The surname Hogge is relatively rare and is primarily found in the southeastern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex.
Variations
Variants of the surname Hogge include Hogg, Hoag, and Hogue.
Notable People
Notable individuals with the surname Hogge include:
- Thomas Hogge - A prominent 16th-century merchant in London.
- Eleanor Hogge - A respected historian and author specialising in British genealogy.
Legacy
The surname Hogge reflects the agrarian heritage of Britain, where the rearing of pigs was a common occupation. Today, descendants of individuals with the Hogge surname can trace their roots back to these early pig farmers and agricultural workers.
There are approximately 77 people named Hogge in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hogge.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Frederic
- Gavin
- Giles
- Graeme
- Russell
Female
- Deirdre
- Evelyn
- Jayne
- Karen
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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