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

Hosino, 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 Hosino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hosino in America

Hosino is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hosino surname appeared 104 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 Hosino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hosino 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 Hosino

The surname Hosino is believed to have originated in Japan during the late 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "ho," meaning "Buddhist temple," and "shino," meaning "keeper" or "guardian." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were caretakers or overseers of Buddhist temples.

Historical records indicate that the name Hosino first appeared in the Kamakura region of Japan, which was a prominent center of Buddhism during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). The name may have been adopted by families who lived near or worked at the numerous temples in this area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hosino can be found in a manuscript from the late 16th century, which mentions a Buddhist monk named Hosino Yukitaka. Unfortunately, little is known about this individual beyond his name and profession.

In the 17th century, the name Hosino gained prominence with the rise of a samurai family from the Hosino clan. This clan was based in the Nagano Prefecture and played a significant role in the region's political and military affairs during the Edo period (1603-1868).

A notable figure from the Hosino clan was Hosino Masatoshi (1645-1714), a renowned samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa shogunate. He was known for his expertise in fortifications and played a crucial role in the construction of several castles and defensive structures.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Hosino was Hosino Akiko (1887-1971), a pioneering Japanese educator and feminist. She was one of the first women in Japan to receive a university education and played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and educational opportunities.

In the realm of literature, the name Hosino is associated with Hosino Tatsuhiko (1914-1987), a celebrated Japanese novelist and essayist. His works often explored themes of existentialism and the human condition, and he was widely acclaimed for his unique literary style.

The surname Hosino also has connections to the world of art, with Hosino Katsura (1901-1972) being a prominent Japanese painter and printmaker. She was renowned for her vibrant and intricate woodblock prints, which captured the beauty of traditional Japanese culture and landscapes.

It is worth noting that the name Hosino may have undergone slight variations in spelling over the centuries, with alternative forms such as Hoshino or Hoshinō appearing in historical records. Additionally, the name may have been associated with specific place names or regions within Japan, although the details of these connections are not widely documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hosino

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

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

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