| ![Show Contents]() Hobgood History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 England The Hobgood surname is derived from the Old English "habban," meaning "god," as in "may he have good." 1 Early Origins of the Hobgood familyThe surname Hobgood was first found in Somerset where John Hauegod was on record in 1280. Later, John Habbegod was found in Gloucestershire in 1343. 1 Early History of the Hobgood familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hobgood research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1343, 1455, 1487 and 1545 are included under the topic Early Hobgood History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hobgood Spelling VariationsOne relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Hobgood has appeared include Hapgood, Habgood, Havegood, Habbgood, Abgood and many more. Early Notables of the Hobgood familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hobgood Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hobgood RankingIn the United States, the name Hobgood is the 10,348th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Hobgood familyAt this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Hobgood arrived in North America very early: Shadrach Hapgood, who came to Massachusetts in 1656, aboard the "Speedwell"; Daniell Habgood, who came to Barbados sometime between 1682 and 1686.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Hobgood (post 1700) | + |
- Damien Hobgood (b. 1979), American professional surfer (twin brother of C.J.)
- Clifton James "C.J." Hobgood (b. 1979), American Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Championship surfer
- R. W. Hobgood, American politician, Member of North Carolina State House of Representatives from Granville County, 1885-86 3
- Franklin P. Hobgood Jr. (b. 1872), American Democratic Party politician, Member of North Carolina State Senate, 1911-16 (21st District 1911-12, 20th District 1913-16) 3
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