Explore the Family Name Hossack
The meaning of Hossack
1. Scottish: variant of Hosack. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of Czech Hosák (see Hosack).
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How common is the last name Hossack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hossack saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 67,519th, a decrease of about 5.19%. The overall number of people with this surname remained relatively steady, increasing slightly from 290 to 292 during that decade, a growth rate of 0.69%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Hossack surname per 100,000 people declined by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #67,519 | -5.19% |
| Count | 290 | 292 | 0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hossack
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the makeup of those bearing the Hossack surname. While the majority identified as White in both years, there was a slight decline from 90% in 2000 to 88.01% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased their share from 7.24% to 8.22%, marking a growth rate of 13.54%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.05% of Hossacks identifying as belonging to two or more races. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, with no Hossacks identifying under these ethnic identities in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 88.01% | -2.21% |
| Black | 7.24% | 8.22% | 13.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |