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

Hosier, 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 Hosier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hosier in America

Hosier is the 10380th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hosier surname appeared 3,104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hosier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hosier 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 Hosier

The surname Hosier is of English origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is an occupational name derived from the Old French word "hoisier," which means a hosier or a maker and seller of hose (stockings or tights). The name is closely related to the Old English word "hosan," meaning hose or stockings.

The surname Hosier was initially found in London and the surrounding areas, where the hosiers' trade was concentrated. In the medieval period, hosiers were skilled craftsmen who produced and sold hose, which were essential garments for both men and women.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hosier appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a Hugo le Hossyer is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls were a series of administrative records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name Hosier appears in the Patent Rolls of 1361, where a John Hosyer is recorded as receiving a royal pardon. The Patent Rolls were official records of the English Crown, documenting grants, commissions, and other legal instruments.

During the 16th century, the surname Hosier was found in various parts of England, including London, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable individual from this period was William Hosier (c. 1510-1588), a mercer and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London.

In the 17th century, the name Hosier gained prominence with Sir Francis Hosier (1665-1727), an English naval officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession. He is remembered for his failed attempt to capture Porto Bello in Panama, which led to his death and the loss of many lives due to disease.

Another notable figure from the 18th century was Admiral Sir Edward Hosier (1694-1755), who was a British naval officer and Member of Parliament. He served in the Royal Navy and was involved in various naval campaigns during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.

In the 19th century, the surname Hosier continued to be found in various parts of England, with instances of the name appearing in records from Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. One notable individual from this period was Henry Hosier (1840-1916), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.

While the surname Hosier has its origins in the hosiers' trade, it has since become a widespread surname found in various parts of the English-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hosier

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

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

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