About Hosty
The surname Hosty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó hOstaidh, meaning "descendant of Ostadh." The name Ostadh itself is believed to have originated from the word "ostadh," which means "teacher" or "scholar" in Gaelic. Therefore, the surname Hosty likely originated as a patronymic name for someone whose ancestor was a teacher or scholar.
The surname Hosty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hosty 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 Hosty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Hosty" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Hosty."