TheNameDBHogg
OccupationalMeaning
A person who tends hogs or pigs; a swineherd.
Etymology
The surname derives from the Old English word 'hogg,' referring to a young pig or hog, indicating an occupational origin for someone who herded or tended swine. This was a common rural occupation in medieval Britain.
About the Hogg Surname
A straightforward occupational surname indicating pig herding or husbandry in medieval times. The name remains relatively common in British regions.
Distribution
Found throughout England and Scotland, with particular concentrations in Northern regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown