Explore the Family Name Hostler
The meaning of Hostler
English (Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Ostler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hostler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Hostler" experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 23,617 in popularity with a count of 1,001 bearers. By 2010, its rank had improved to 23,472, and the number of individuals with this surname had grown by approximately 8.19% to 1,083. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of bearers per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,617 | #23,472 | 0.61% |
| Count | 1,001 | 1,083 | 8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hostler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Hostler" has also seen some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The data reveals an increase in diversity over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled from 0.90% to 1.66%, while those reporting two or more races increased from 1.50% to 2.59%. The White demographic decreased slightly from 84.52% to 82.27%. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, falling from 1.90% to 1.29%. Those identifying as Black saw a modest rise from 4.10% to 4.89%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a small increase from 7.09% to 7.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.52% | 82.27% | -2.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.09% | 7.29% | 2.82% |
| Black | 4.1% | 4.89% | 19.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.59% | 72.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.66% | 84.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.29% | -32.11% |