Explore the Family Name Hosmer
The meaning of Hosmer
English (Kent): variant of Osmer, with excrescent initial H-.
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How common is the last name Hosmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hosmer showed a slight decline in rank from 11,667 in 2000 to 11,899 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.99%. However, the count or number of people with this surname increased by 6.78% from 2,464 in 2000 to 2,631 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minimal decrease of 2.2%, going from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.89 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,667 | #11,899 | -1.99% |
| Count | 2,464 | 2,631 | 6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.89 | -2.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hosmer
As for ethnic identities linked to the Hosmer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Hosmers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 60% over the decade. Those reporting two or more races more than doubled, growing by 108.22%. The majority of Hosmers identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 96.43% in 2000 to 94.49% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic Hosmers rose by 37.17%, while those identifying as Black marginally decreased by 4.17%. Lastly, the small proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a substantial increase of 75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 94.49% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.62% | 37.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.52% | 108.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.72% | 60% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.42% | 75% |
| Black | 0.24% | 0.23% | -4.17% |