Explore the Family Name Hoston
The meaning of Hoston
English: probably a variant of northern Irish Houston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hoston saw a slight decrease in the span of a decade. In 2000, Hoston was ranked as the 39,176th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to being the 41,234th most common name, marking a decline of about 5.25%. The total count of individuals with this surname also slightly fell from 529 in 2000 to 528 in 2010, a minor drop of 0.19%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hoston per 100,000 decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #41,234 | -5.25% |
| Count | 529 | 528 | -0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoston
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hoston, the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights as well. In 2000, 82.42% of those with the last name Hoston identified as Black. By 2010, while still the majority, this percentage had dropped slightly to 80.3%. The number of individuals identifying as White declined by approximately 13.46%, from 12.48% to 10.8%. While there was no recorded change in the groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the census showed increases in two categories. Those identifying as Hispanic rose by 45.67%, from 2.08% to 3.03%, and those claiming two or more races increased significantly by 81.79%, from 3.02% to 5.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.42% | 80.3% | -2.57% |
| White | 12.48% | 10.8% | -13.46% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 5.49% | 81.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.03% | 45.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |