Explore the Family Name Hosty
The meaning of Hosty
Irish (Mayo and Galway) and Welsh: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Oiste or Mac Coiste, a patronymic from a Gaelicized form of the English personal name Hodge, originally borne by a Welshman, Hodge Merrick, who lived in Mayo in the 13th century. Members of this family settled in the area of Gleann Hoiste (Glenhest), Mayo, which retains the Gaelicized form Hoiste for Hodge.
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How common is the last name Hosty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hosty has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname among all surnames dropped by 0.6 percent from 68,360 in 2000 to 68,770 in 2010. However, despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Hosty actually increased by 6.32 percent to 286, showing that the last name became more common even though its relative ranking dropped slightly. The proportion of the population with this surname remained steady at 0.1 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #68,770 | -0.6% |
| Count | 269 | 286 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hosty
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hosty, changes occurred between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most remarkable shift was seen within the Black community, where the percentage of individuals bearing the surname Hosty climbed by 56.84 percent to reach 13.99 percent. In contrast, those identifying as White with the surname Hosty decreased by 7.54 percent, dropping to 80.77 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease of 16.42 percent. A small but notable change was observed in the category of two or more races, which registered a presence of 1.75 percent in 2010. This category along with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, had no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.36% | 80.77% | -7.54% |
| Black | 8.92% | 13.99% | 56.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.35% | 2.8% | -16.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |