About Hostettler
The surname Hostettler is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the occupation of a host or innkeeper. The name is composed of the Middle High German word "hoste" meaning "host" or "innkeeper," and the suffix "-ler" indicating a profession. Therefore, the surname Hostettler signifies someone who worked as an innkeeper or ran a hostel.
The surname Hostettler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hostettler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hostettler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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