2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hoshall
An English surname derived from a habitational name referring to a location called Hosall.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Hoshall. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoshall surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Hoshall in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoshall, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoshall
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoshall, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoshall bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hoshall surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hoshall
Hoshall appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,708 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-6 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,708 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 7,701 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hoshall surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #145,028 | -5.6% |
| Count | 122 | 116 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hoshall bearers went from 122 to 116 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 7,701 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #145,028.
FAQ
Hoshall surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hoshall?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Hoshall. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Hoshall?
Hoshall ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Hoshall. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hoshall.
Has Hoshall become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hoshall went from 122 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 6 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Hoshall?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoshall, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hoshall in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hoshall appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (6.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hoshall (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hoshall mean?
An English surname derived from a habitational name referring to a location called Hosall. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hoshall (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Hoshall?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Hoshall, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.