Hoster

Hoster Meaning & Origin

About Hoster
The surname Hoster is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hōst," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as an outsider or a newcomer to a particular area. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoster: 375
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊstər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoster in Braille

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

The name Hoster in braille

How to sign the name Hoster using Sign Language

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

The name Hoster in sign language

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