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

Hoskin, 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 Hoskin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoskin in America

Hoskin is the 11733rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoskin surname appeared 2,671 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 Hoskin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoskin 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 Hoskin

The surname Hoskin has its origins in Cornwall, England, and it is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Cornish words "hos" and "kin," which together mean "house kin" or "kin of the house." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify individuals associated with a particular household or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hoskin surname can be found in the Cornish Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where it is listed as "Hosekyn." This document was a record of taxes levied on the population during that time period.

The name Hoskin has also been linked to several place names in Cornwall, such as Hosken and Hosken's Mill, further suggesting its deep-rooted connection to the region. Over time, the name has evolved through various spellings, including Hosken, Hoskin, and Hosking.

Notable individuals bearing the Hoskin surname throughout history include:

1. John Hoskin (c. 1590 - c. 1665), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Ervan's Church in Cornwall.

2. Richard Hoskin (1800 - 1874), a Cornish engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of mining machinery.

3. Theodora Hoskin (1828 - 1908), a British artist and painter who specialized in watercolor landscapes and was a member of the Newlyn School of art.

4. William Hosking (1800 - 1861), a Cornish geologist and mineralogist who made significant contributions to the study of minerals found in Cornwall.

5. John Trevenen Hoskins (1805 - 1875), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Cornwall, including Penjerrick House and Tremough House.

While the Hoskin surname has its roots firmly planted in Cornwall, over the centuries, it has spread across England and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, from religion and literature to engineering and art.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoskin

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

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

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