Explore the Family Name Hosang
The meaning of Hosang
German: probably from Middle High German hōch sanc ‘chanting, songs of praise’, applied as a nickname for a pious person. Compare Hochgesang 1.
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How common is the last name Hosang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hosang has seen a steady rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hosang ranked 41,859th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to 39,773rd. This represents a percentage change of about 5%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 489 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, marking a growth of nearly 13%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people also saw an uptick, moving from 0.18 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #39,773 | 4.98% |
| Count | 489 | 552 | 12.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hosang
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hosang has also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While those identifying as Black remained the majority with a slight decrease from 42.13% to 39.13%, there was a notable increase of 56.03% within the Hispanic demographic. The percentage of those identifying as White and two or more races saw modest increases, standing at 29.53% and 13.04% respectively by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly to 12.86%, while no change was reported for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42.13% | 39.13% | -7.12% |
| White | 28.83% | 29.53% | 2.43% |
| Two or More Races | 12.47% | 13.04% | 4.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.09% | 12.86% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 5.43% | 56.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |