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

Hoskie, 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 Hoskie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoskie in America

Hoskie is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoskie surname appeared 523 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 Hoskie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoskie 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 Hoskie

The surname "Hoskie" is believed to have originated in England, likely in the county of Yorkshire or surrounding areas in the northern part of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "hosc," which means "coarse" or "rough," potentially referring to someone with a gruff or harsh demeanor or appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named "Hoschi" in the village of Kirkby Malzeard, located in the North Riding of Yorkshire.

During the medieval period, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Hoskyns," "Hoskin," and "Hoskyn," reflecting the lack of standardized spellings at the time. The variant "Hoskie" seems to have emerged later, likely in the 16th or 17th century, as the surname became more established.

One notable individual bearing the name was John Hoskie, a merchant and ship owner from Hull, Yorkshire, who lived in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative trade between England and the Netherlands, and his ships sailed to ports such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Another historical figure was Sir Thomas Hoskie (1602-1678), a landowner and Member of Parliament for Yorkshire during the English Civil War. He supported the Parliamentarian cause and played a role in the local defense of the region against Royalist forces.

In the 18th century, William Hoskie (1721-1792) was a renowned clockmaker based in London. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy and his work is still admired by horologists today.

During the Victorian era, Elizabeth Hoskie (1839-1912) was a prominent author and social reformer who campaigned for women's rights and education. Her influential writings and speeches helped shape the early women's suffrage movement in Britain.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Sir Arthur Hoskie (1889-1962), a pioneering aviator and aircraft designer. He played a significant role in the development of early military aircraft for the Royal Air Force and his innovations helped pave the way for advancements in aviation technology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoskie

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

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

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