Pronunciation: [hˈɒɡat] (IPA) 
Hoggatt is a surname that can be spelled phonetically as /hɒgət/ or /hɑːɡət/. The first syllable of the name is pronounced with the "short o" sound and the second syllable with the "schwa" sound. The double "g" indicates a hard "g" sound, while the final "t" is pronounced without a strong emphasis. The spelling of this surname reflects its English origins in which the "att" ending is a diminutive form of a personal name or occupation.
The word "hoggatt" is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Hogga" or "Hogge", which meant "hog" or "swine". The addition of the suffix "-att" signifies that it is a diminutive or pet form of the name, hence "little Hogga" or "young Hogge". Over time, surnames were often formed by attaching such suffixes to personal names, indicating a familial or ancestral connection. Therefore, "hoggatt" would have originally been a patronymic surname, suggesting a family association with someone named Hogga or Hogge.
