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

Hosaka, 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 Hosaka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hosaka in America

Hosaka is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hosaka surname appeared 284 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 Hosaka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hosaka 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 Hosaka

The surname Hosaka is of Japanese origin, emerging during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in the region of modern-day Nara Prefecture. It likely derived from the combination of two old Japanese words: "ho" meaning "prosperous" and "saka" meaning "hill" or "slope." This suggests the name may have originated from a prosperous or wealthy family residing on a hillside.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hosaka name appears in the Azuma Kagami, a historical chronicle documenting the Kamakura shogunate from 1180 to 1266. The text mentions a samurai warrior named Hosaka Masayuki, who fought alongside the Minamoto clan during the Genpei War (1180-1185).

In the 14th century, a Buddhist monk named Hosaka Shunko (1314-1388) gained prominence for his calligraphic works and his role in preserving the teachings of the Rinzai Zen sect. His works can be found in several temples and museums throughout Japan.

The Hosaka family played a significant role in the cultural and political life of Nara during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Records from the Nara Prefectural Archives mention Hosaka Nobuyuki (1522-1594), a local daimyo (feudal lord) who commissioned the construction of several temples and gardens in the region.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hosaka name gained further recognition with the birth of Hosaka Nobunao (1677-1736), a renowned scholar and poet. His works, including the anthology "Hosaka Kashinshu," are still studied and celebrated today.

In the Meiji era (1868-1912), Hosaka Yukinari (1839-1905) was a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the Japanese ambassador to several European countries, including France and Germany. His efforts played a crucial role in strengthening Japan's international relations during a period of rapid modernization.

These examples illustrate the rich history and significance of the Hosaka surname, which has been associated with notable figures from various walks of life throughout Japan's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hosaka

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

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 Hosaka 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 Hosaka 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 Hosaka was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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