An English surname the Hodges family name comes from the name Hodge. A Middle English term ‘hodge’ means hog.

Spelling variations for Hodges include Hodge and Hogge.

In England the Hodges surname is in London, Kent, Hampshire, Somerset, Northumberland, Warwickshire and Herefordshire. In Scotland the Hodges live mostly in Fife, Midlothian and Lanarkshire regions.

Within the United States the Hodges name is located mostly in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, California, Missouri, Mississippi and Maryland.

Famous: John Hodges (entertainer in minstrel shows), Jehoida Hodges (professional rugby player from Wales), Craig Hodges (professional basketball player), Lauren Hodges (actress), Mike Hodges (movie film director and screenwriter from England), Lee Hodges (footballer from England) and Johnny Hodges (musician).