Hosman

Hosman Meaning & Origin

About Hosman
The surname Hosman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hose," meaning "hose" or "leggings," and the occupational suffix "-man," indicating a person's profession. Therefore, the surname Hosman likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold hose or leggings. Over time, it may have also been adopted as a surname by individuals who were known for wearing or specializing in hose or leggings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hosman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hosman: 884
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27331
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hosman 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 Hosman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HSMN
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 S M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑsmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HSMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hosman in Braille

Here's how to represent Hosman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hosman in braille

How to sign the name Hosman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hosman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hosman in sign language

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