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

Hoshall, 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 Hoshall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoshall in America

Hoshall is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoshall surname appeared 122 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 Hoshall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoshall 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 Hoshall

The surname Hoshall is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a now-lost place name, possibly in Warwickshire or Worcestershire. The name may have evolved from the Old English words 'hoh' meaning 'ridge' and 'halh' meaning 'nook' or 'corner', suggesting a topographical description of a settlement situated in a secluded area near a ridge.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1182, where it appears as 'Hockhall'. This variation in spelling was common during this time, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established. The Hoshall spelling itself can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292.

In the Domesday Book, compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, there are no direct mentions of the name Hoshall. However, there are entries for places with similar names, such as 'Hochehale' in Warwickshire and 'Hocchela' in Worcestershire, which could be related to the surname's origins.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Hoshall was Robert de Hockhull, who was mentioned in the Worcestershire Feet of Fines in 1221. Another notable figure was John Hoshall, a landowner from Warwickshire, who was documented in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332.

During the 16th century, the Hoshall name gained prominence in the county of Warwickshire. Thomas Hoshall (1520-1587) was a prominent landowner and magistrate in the area. His son, William Hoshall (1550-1612), inherited the family estates and served as a member of the local gentry.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Hoshall family settled in the county of Gloucestershire. One of the most notable members was Richard Hoshall (1630-1698), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1679.

Another notable figure was Sir John Hoshall (1685-1756), a member of the Hoshall family from Worcestershire. He was a successful lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Droitwich from 1722 to 1747.

As the centuries passed, the Hoshall name continued to be found in various parts of England, with individuals from this family making their mark in various fields, from agriculture and trade to law and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoshall

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

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

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