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UK surname

Hosty

An occupational surname derived from the Old English word "hose," meaning innkeeper or host.

In the 1881 census there were 35 people recorded with the Hosty surname, ranking it #28,715 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 170, ranked #21,801, up from #28,715 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Calderdale, Camden and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hosty is 199 in 2002. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 385.7%.

1881 census count

35

Ranked #28,715

Modern count

170

2016, ranked #21,801

Peak year

2002

199 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Hosty had 35 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #28,715 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016, ranked #21,801.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 66 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Hosty surname distribution map

The map shows where the Hosty surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Hosty surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hosty over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 28 #28,274
1861 historical 24 #30,922
1881 historical 35 #28,715
1891 historical 55 #29,744
1901 historical 56 #27,952
1911 historical 66 #26,249
1997 modern 170 #19,505
1998 modern 178 #19,452
1999 modern 182 #19,317
2000 modern 175 #19,764
2001 modern 175 #19,484
2002 modern 199 #18,350
2003 modern 184 #19,075
2004 modern 179 #19,523
2005 modern 175 #19,727
2006 modern 165 #20,634
2007 modern 159 #21,387
2008 modern 158 #21,690
2009 modern 163 #21,715
2010 modern 175 #21,186
2011 modern 172 #21,248
2012 modern 162 #22,078
2013 modern 168 #21,914
2014 modern 171 #21,812
2015 modern 167 #22,066
2016 modern 170 #21,801

Geography

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Where Hostys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Calderdale, Camden, Bradford, Lancaster and Derby. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Calderdale 026 Calderdale
2 Camden 026 Camden
3 Bradford 022 Bradford
4 Lancaster 003 Lancaster
5 Derby 028 Derby

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hosty

These lists show first names that appear often with the Hosty surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hosty

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hosty, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Hosty surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Hosty household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Hosty is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Hosty is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

4
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hosty falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hosty is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Hosty, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Hosty

The surname HOSTY originates from England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hust," meaning a house or dwelling, suggesting that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone living in a particular house or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HOSTY can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a person named Richard Hosty is mentioned. This historical document was a census-like record compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Hoste, Hostie, and Hostye, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that era. The earliest known bearer of the name HOSTY on record is John Hosty, who was born in Lincolnshire, England, around 1320.

The HOSTY surname is closely associated with several place names in England, including Hosty Hill in Northamptonshire and Hosty Moor in Yorkshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and distribution of the surname across different regions.

Notable individuals with the surname HOSTY throughout history include Sir Thomas Hosty (1490-1559), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. Another notable figure was William Hosty (1615-1687), a renowned architect and builder who contributed to the reconstruction of several churches and buildings in London after the Great Fire of 1666.

In the 18th century, John Hosty (1725-1792) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Lancashire, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of horology. Mary Hosty (1788-1859), born in Yorkshire, was a celebrated poet and writer whose works were widely published and acclaimed during her lifetime.

Another notable individual was Captain James Hosty (1820-1897), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and played a crucial role in the defense of Britain during the Napoleonic Wars. His bravery and leadership earned him recognition and honors from the Crown.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the HOSTY surname throughout history, cementing its place as a distinctive and enduring name in English heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Hosty families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hosty surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 14 Hostys recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.46x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 14 3.46x
Middlesex 13 3.81x
Yorkshire 8 2.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Luke London in Middlesex leads with 9 Hostys recorded in 1881 and an index of 164.53x.

Place Total Index
St Luke London 9 164.53x
Bowling 8 238.81x
Bold 7 7000.00x
Liverpool 5 20.33x
Hornsey 4 92.81x
Blackburn 2 18.57x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hosty surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 5
Elizabeth 3
Ellen 2
Alice 1
Annie 1
Bridgt. 1
Florence 1
Jane 1
Julia 1
Margt. 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hosty surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 4
James 3
Edward 2
Thomas 2
Timothy 2
Henry 1
Michael 1
Patrick 1
Robert 1

FAQ

Hosty surname: questions and answers

How common was the Hosty surname in 1881?

In 1881, 35 people were recorded with the Hosty surname. That placed it at #28,715 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Hosty surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016. That gives Hosty a modern rank of #21,801.

What does the Hosty surname mean?

An occupational surname derived from the Old English word "hose," meaning innkeeper or host.

What does the Hosty map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hosty bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.