Explore the Family Name Hosten
The meaning of Hosten
1. English: unexplained. 2. Flemish: patronymic from Hoste. Compare Osten.
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How common is the last name Hosten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Hosten" had a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 69,201st most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 62,903rd position, reflecting an increase of 9.1 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 265 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, a growth rate of 20 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hosten per 100,000 increased by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #62,903 | 9.1% |
| Count | 265 | 318 | 20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hosten
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting dynamics for the surname "Hosten". There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories; however, there was a significant increase in the White and Hispanic categories, rising by 71.43 percent and 149.74 percent respectively between 2000 and 2010. Furthermore, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races increased by 13.73 percent. On the other hand, there was a decrease of 9.69 percent in people of Black ethnicity bearing the Hosten surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.66% | 77.36% | -9.69% |
| White | 6.79% | 11.64% | 71.43% |
| Two or More Races | 4.15% | 4.72% | 13.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 4.72% | 149.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |