Explore the Family Name Hosken
The meaning of Hosken
English (Cornwall): variant of Hoskin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hosken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hosken had a slight decrease in rank from 87729 in 2000 to 88020 in 2010. Despite this slight drop in popularity by 0.33%, the count of people bearing the Hosken name increased by 7.11% over the same period, from 197 to 211. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.07 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #88,020 | -0.33% |
| Count | 197 | 211 | 7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hosken
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hosken surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 95.94% in 2000 down to 93.84% in 2010. No Hosken individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (3.79%) of Hosken individuals identifying as Black in 2010, a category which was not represented in 2000. There were no individuals who identified with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 93.84% | -2.19% |
| Black | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |