Explore the Family Name Hosfield
The meaning of Hosfield
English (Yorkshire): variant of Horsfield.
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How common is the last name Hosfield in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hosfield held a popularity rank of 72,466 in the year 2000, slightly decreasing to a rank of 73,215 by 2010. This represents a subtle decline in popularity of about -1.03%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 250 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.0%. The proportion per 100k population remained steady at 0.09 across the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #73,215 | -1.03% |
| Count | 250 | 265 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hosfield
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority of individuals with the Hosfield surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 95.60% to 91.32%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.00% in 2000 to 4.15% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, there were some who identified with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 3.02% of the Hosfields.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 91.32% | -4.48% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4.15% | 107.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |