Hostetler

Hostetler Meaning & Origin

About Hostetler
The surname Hostetler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hostet," meaning "innkeeper" or "landlord." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who owned or operated an inn or tavern. The suffix "-ler" denotes the occupation, making Hostetler a name associated with the profession of innkeeping. Over time, individuals with the surname Hostetler may have migrated to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hostetler: 14,505
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,490
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.92

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HSTTLR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02303406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 S T IH0 T AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑstɪtələr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HSTTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H233

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hostetler in Braille

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

The name Hostetler in braille

How to sign the name Hostetler using Sign Language

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

The name Hostetler in sign language

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