About Hosken
The surname Hosken is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Cornish word "hoskyn," meaning "little hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name lived near or on a small hill. The name is predominantly found in Cornwall, England, and is relatively rare outside of this region.
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The surname Hosken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hosken based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hosken is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hosken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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