2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hosino
A surname referring to someone who lived near a clump of trees or small forest.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Hosino. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hosino 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Hosino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hosino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.1%. The next largest groups are White (16.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hosino
Among Census respondents with the surname Hosino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.1%. The next largest groups are White (16.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hosino 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 Hosino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino66.1% · 74
- White16.1% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.9% · 10
- Two or more races7.1% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hosino
Hosino 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,800 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+8 bearers (+7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,090 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,800 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.7%) | Up 8,090 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 Hosino 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 | #156,044 | #147,954 | 5.2% |
| Count | 104 | 112 | 7.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hosino bearers went from 104 to 112 (+7.7% change). The surname moved up 8,090 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #147,954.
FAQ
Hosino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hosino?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Hosino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Hosino?
Hosino ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Hosino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Hosino.
Has Hosino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hosino went from 104 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 8 (+7.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Hosino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hosino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 66.1%. The next largest groups are White (16.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hosino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.1% (74 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hosino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (66.1%), White (16.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.9%). 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 Hosino (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 Hosino mean?
A surname referring to someone who lived near a clump of trees or small forest. 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 Hosino (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 many Americans have the surname Hosino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.