HOSIER
Hosier
The surname "Hosier" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hose", meaning tights or stockings. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who made or sold hosiery, or someone who wore distinctive hosiery.
The earliest records of the surname "Hosier" date back to the 13th century in England. The name was often occupational in nature, indicating a person's profession in the textile industry. Over time, the surname became established as a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
Variants of the surname "Hosier" include "Hosiour", "Hosyer", and "Hosyare". The name has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with concentrations in regions historically associated with textile production.
Notable individuals bearing the surname "Hosier" have made contributions to various fields, reflecting the diverse interests and accomplishments of bearers of the name.
Today, the surname "Hosier" remains a part of Britain's rich genealogical tapestry, serving as a link to the country's historical textile industry and the skilled craftsmen and merchants who played a vital role in its development.
There are approximately 662 people named Hosier in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Hosier.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Charlotte
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Julie
- Karen
- Katherine
- Linda
- Lisa
- Lydia
- Maureen
- Sally
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria
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