Find out how popular the last name Hoos is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hoos.

Hoos, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hoos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoos in America

Hoos is the 41728th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoos surname appeared 521 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hoos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoos to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hoos

The surname "HOOS" is of English origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from an Old English word "hos", which referred to a wood or forest, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed a William de la Hose in Essex. This early spelling variation, "de la Hose", suggests a Norman-French influence, likely due to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Hoos", "Hose", and "Hoose", reflecting the evolving spellings of the time. One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Hoos (1370-1410), a Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire.

In the 15th century, the surname was well-established, and records show a John Hoos (1445-1492) who served as the Dean of Exeter Cathedral in Devon. Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Hoos (1470-1537), a courtier and soldier who held significant positions during the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII.

During the 16th century, the name continued to be found across various regions of England. One notable bearer was Sir John Hoos (1520-1580), a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire and a prominent landowner in the area.

In the 17th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as "Hous" and "Howse". One notable figure was Sir Baptist Hoos (1620-1678), a lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of England and Wales.

Throughout history, the surname "HOOS" has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including members of the nobility, clergy, politicians, and landowners. While the name may have originated from a reference to a wooded area, its bearers have left their mark across various sectors of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoos

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hoos.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hoos was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hoos has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hoos was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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