Explore the Family Name Hossfeld
The meaning of Hossfeld
German: variant of Hosfeld.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hossfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hossfeld has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 61,713 to 62,903, a change of -1.93%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.61%, from 304 to 318. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #62,903 | -1.93% |
| Count | 304 | 318 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hossfeld
As for ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with the surname Hossfeld identify as White. This percentage slightly declined from 96.38% in 2000 to 95.91% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small rise in individuals identifying with two or more races, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 95.91% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |