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Hodgson Smart

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Given Name
Hodgson
Surname
Smart

The Name Hodgson

Origin
English
Meaning
A patronymic surname derived from 'Hodge,' a diminutive of Roger, meaning 'son of Hodge'.
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The Smart Surname

Origin
Old English
Meaning
A descriptive surname referring to someone who was intelligent, clever, or fashionably dressed.
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