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

Hoston, 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 Hoston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoston in America

Hoston is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoston surname appeared 528 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 Hoston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoston 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 Hoston

The surname Hoston is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Hostonin, which was a small village or hamlet located in the northern regions of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Ralf de Hostonin, suggesting that the surname was already in use during the 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, includingHostonin, Hostoninne, and Hostonne, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that time. These variations often stemmed from regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

In the 13th century, records indicate the presence of a family named Hoston residing in the county of Yorkshire. One notable member was Sir Roger Hoston, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453).

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Hoston surname spread across various parts of England, with several members achieving notable positions. One such individual was William Hoston (1560-1631), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London.

In the late 17th century, records show a Richard Hoston (1649-1712) as a member of the Parliament of England, representing the constituency of Westbury in Wiltshire.

As the centuries progressed, the Hoston surname continued to be associated with various occupations and professions. In the 19th century, John Hoston (1801-1876) was a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Manchester.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Hoston (1820-1892), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bristol, advocating for equal educational opportunities for women.

While the surname Hoston may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, politicians, architects, and educators.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoston

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

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

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