Explore the Family Name Host
The meaning of Host
1. English (Cumberland): occupational name or nickname for an innkeeper, from Middle English oste, hoste ‘host, guest, especially one who entertains’ (Old French oste, hoste). 2. Danish (Høst): nickname from høst ‘harvest, autumn’ (see Herbst). 3. Walloon: from a variant of the personal name Ost, an Old French form of Auguste, or a nickname from Old French hoste ‘host’, or a metonymic occupational name for a soldier, from Old French ost ‘army’. Alternatively, perhaps a cognate of Flemish Hoste. 4. German: habitational name from either of two places called Host, near Koblenz and near Bitburg; or a topographic name, see Horst. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).
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How common is the last name Host in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Host" experienced a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 17,358 which slightly increased to 18,278 by 2010, indicating a decrease in its popularity by about 5.3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose minimally from 1,501 in 2000 to 1,519 in 2010, an increase of 1.2%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline from 0.56 to 0.51 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,358 | #18,278 | -5.3% |
| Count | 1,501 | 1,519 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.51 | -8.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Host
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals carrying the "Host" surname, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.34% to 92.03%. The Hispanic ethnicity marked a significant increase from 0.67% to 1.58%. Those identifying as Black also saw a rise from 3.4% to 4.08%. People reporting two or more races increased their representation from 1.27% to 1.58%. Unfortunately, there was no recorded change for individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity, with the latter being unreported in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.34% | 92.03% | -2.45% |
| Black | 3.4% | 4.08% | 20% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.58% | 24.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.67% | 1.58% | 135.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |