2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hoze
A locational surname derived from a topographic name for someone living near a hill or sloping terrain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Hoze. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoze 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Hoze in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoze, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hoze
The surname "HOZE" is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era, specifically the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where the name was first recorded.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dated around 1270. The name appears as "Hotze," which is likely an earlier spelling variation.
The surname "HOZE" is thought to be derived from the Old German word "hose," which referred to a type of leg covering or trousers. It is possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who was known for wearing distinctive or unusual hose.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the region, including the "Monumenta Germaniae Historica," a collection of historical sources from medieval Germany. One notable individual bearing this surname was Hans Hoze, a landowner and farmer from Nuremberg, who lived around 1380.
As the centuries passed, the name spread to other parts of Germany and evolved into different spelling variations, such as "Hoze," "Hotze," and "Höze." In the 16th century, the name is found in records from the city of Hamburg, with a merchant named Friedrich Hoze being mentioned in a trade document from 1542.
Another notable figure with this surname was Johann Hoze, a Baroque composer and organist born in Saxony in 1645. He is known for his contributions to the development of church music during the 17th century.
During the 18th century, the name appears in various genealogical records from Bavaria and Saxony, with individuals such as Georg Hoze (1712-1783), a farmer from the village of Freiberg, and Anna Hoze (1726-1791), a weaver from the town of Hof.
In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with figures like Karl Hoze (1819-1892), a German writer and philosopher who published works on ethics and social justice, and August Hoze (1845-1912), a renowned landscape painter from Dresden.
Throughout its history, the surname "HOZE" has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from farmers and tradesmen to artists and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this name across different regions of Germany.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoze
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoze, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoze 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 Hoze surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American83.8% · 93
- White7.2% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hoze
Hoze appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,383 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,445 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,383 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 3,445 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 Hoze 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 | #145,220 | #148,665 | -2.4% |
| Count | 114 | 111 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hoze bearers went from 114 to 111 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 3,445 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #148,665.
FAQ
Hoze surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hoze?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Hoze. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Hoze?
Hoze ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Hoze. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Hoze.
Has Hoze become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hoze went from 114 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Hoze?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoze, the largest self-reported group is Black at 83.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Hispanic (3.6%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hoze in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.8% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hoze appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (83.8%), White (7.2%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Hoze (2000, 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 Hoze mean?
A locational surname derived from a topographic name for someone living near a hill or sloping terrain. 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 Hoze (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 many Americans have the surname Hoze?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.