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

Hosteen, 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 Hosteen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hosteen in America

Hosteen is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hosteen surname appeared 313 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 Hosteen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hosteen 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 Hosteen

The surname Hosteen is of Native American origin, specifically from the Navajo tribe of the southwestern United States. The name is derived from the Navajo word "hastiin," which means "he who practices a way of life" or "one who leads."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Hosteen can be traced back to the late 18th century, when the first written records of the Navajo people were made by Spanish colonists and missionaries. These records often referred to prominent Navajo leaders and medicine men as "Hosteen," a title of respect and honor within the tribe.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the surname Hosteen was Hosteen Klah, a Navajo leader and diplomat who lived in the early 19th century. He played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties between the Navajo and the United States government, and his name is mentioned in various historical documents from that time period.

Another notable figure was Hosteen Beyal, a revered Navajo medicine man and spiritual leader who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his deep knowledge of traditional Navajo healing practices and his efforts to preserve the tribe's cultural heritage.

In the early 20th century, Hosteen Nez, a Navajo code talker during World War II, gained recognition for his bravery and service. He and other Navajo code talkers used their native language to transmit coded messages that were crucial to the Allied war effort, helping to protect military communications from enemy decryption.

Hosteen Frije, a Navajo artist and silversmith, was also a prominent figure in the mid-20th century. His intricate and beautiful silverwork helped to popularize and preserve the traditional Navajo art of silversmithing, and his pieces are highly sought after by collectors and museums.

Hosteen John, a respected Navajo elder and storyteller, played a significant role in preserving and sharing the oral traditions and narratives of his people in the late 20th century. His stories and teachings have been widely recorded and studied, providing valuable insights into Navajo culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hosteen

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

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

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