What is hodges surname?

The Hodges surname is of English origin and is believed to be derived from a medieval personal name "Hodge," which is a diminutive of the name "Roger." The name originally meant "famous spear" or "renowned warrior."

The Hodges surname is most prevalent in England and the United States. In England, it is most commonly found in the southwestern part of the country, particularly in the counties of Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall. In the United States, the surname is most common in the southeastern states, particularly in Georgia and Mississippi.

Notable individuals with the Hodges surname include prominent African American civil rights activist, Dorothy Height, American novelist and poet, William Christopher Handy, and American football coach, Paul Harold Hodges.