2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hossenlopp
A surname derived from a compound of words referring to a person who mended stockings or hose.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hossenlopp. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hossenlopp 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Hossenlopp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hossenlopp, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Black (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hossenlopp
The surname Hossenlopp is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, Germany, in the late 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the German words "Hosen," meaning trousers or breeches, and "Lopp," which was an old term for a clumsy or awkward person. The name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as clumsy or perhaps wore ill-fitting trousers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hossenlopp can be found in the parish records of the village of Löbau, located in the present-day state of Saxony, Germany. The record, dated 1598, mentions a certain Hans Hossenlopp, who was likely one of the earliest bearers of this surname.
In the 17th century, the name Hossenlopp appears in various historical documents, including court records and property deeds, throughout the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg. One notable figure from this time was Johannes Hossenlopp, a Lutheran minister who served in the town of Finsterwalde, Brandenburg, from 1632 until his death in 1675.
As the centuries progressed, the Hossenlopp family spread across various parts of Germany and beyond. In the 1700s, a branch of the family settled in the city of Hamburg, where they became successful merchants. One notable member of this branch was Friedrich Hossenlopp, a prominent trader who lived from 1725 to 1798.
Another significant figure bearing the Hossenlopp name was Karl Hossenlopp, who was born in 1809 in the town of Zittau, Saxony. He was a noted philosopher and educator who taught at several universities throughout Germany and published several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.
In the late 19th century, the Hossenlopp surname also found its way to the United States, with several families immigrating from Germany and settling in various parts of the country. One notable American bearer of the name was August Hossenlopp, who was born in 1856 in the town of Grimma, Saxony, and later emigrated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he became a successful brewer and philanthropist.
Throughout its history, the surname Hossenlopp has been associated with various professions and achieved varying levels of prominence, from clergymen and scholars to merchants and entrepreneurs. While not a particularly common name, it remains a distinctive part of the rich tapestry of Germanic surnames, with its origins rooted in the colorful linguistic traditions of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hossenlopp
Among Census respondents with the surname Hossenlopp, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Black (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hossenlopp 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 Hossenlopp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.8% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Black or African American4.1% · 5
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hossenlopp
Hossenlopp appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+15 bearers (+14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,460 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.2%) | Up 12,460 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 Hossenlopp 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 | #153,769 | #141,309 | 8.1% |
| Count | 106 | 121 | 14.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hossenlopp bearers went from 106 to 121 (+14.2% change). The surname moved up 12,460 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hossenlopp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hossenlopp?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hossenlopp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hossenlopp?
Hossenlopp ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Hossenlopp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Hossenlopp.
Has Hossenlopp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hossenlopp went from 106 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 15 (+14.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hossenlopp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hossenlopp, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Black (4.1%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hossenlopp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.8% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hossenlopp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.8%), Hispanic (5.0%), Black (4.1%). 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 Hossenlopp (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 Hossenlopp mean?
A surname derived from a compound of words referring to a person who mended stockings or hose. 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 Hossenlopp (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 common is the surname Hossenlopp?
See how many people have the surname Hossenlopp on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.