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

Hosker, 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 Hosker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hosker in America

Hosker is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hosker surname appeared 134 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 Hosker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hosker 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 Hosker

The surname Hosker is of English origin, with its roots traceable to the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name Hosker is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hos" and "ker," which translates to "muddy stream" or "marsh-dweller." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided near marshy areas or lived in close proximity to a muddy stream.

Hosker is a locational surname, meaning it originated from a place name referring to a particular locality or geographic feature. It is speculated that the name may have been derived from a now-forgotten or obscure place name, as many such settlements have vanished or been absorbed into larger towns and cities over the centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hosker surname can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a William Hosker is mentioned. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Hosker name appeared in the Parish Registers of Whalley, Lancashire, suggesting a strong presence of the family in this region. A notable individual from this era was John Hosker, born in 1532 in Whalley, who served as a churchwarden in the local parish.

During the 17th century, the Hosker family seemed to have spread beyond their northern English roots. Records show a Thomas Hosker, born in 1612 in Oxfordshire, who was a landowner and farmer.

In the 18th century, the Hosker name gained prominence with the birth of William Hosker (1701-1761), a successful merchant and member of the Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh. His son, also named William Hosker (1736-1805), followed in his father's footsteps and became a prominent figure in Scottish trade.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was John Hosker (1825-1892), a renowned architect from Lancashire who designed several notable buildings, including the Blackpool Tower and the Harris Museum & Art Gallery in Preston.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Hosker (1871-1952), a British suffragette and activist for women's rights. She was actively involved in the Women's Social and Political Union and participated in various protests and demonstrations.

While the Hosker surname has its roots in northern England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references suggest a strong connection to the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where the name likely originated from a locational or topographical description.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hosker

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

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

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