HOSKER
Hosker
Hosker is a surname of English origins, particularly prevalent in the North West of England, specifically in Lancashire. The surname is of toponymic origin, derived from the Old Norse/Viking personal name "Hoskarr" and the Old Norse word "erg", meaning shieling or summer pasture. Thus, the surname Hosker likely originally signified a person who lived near or worked in or around a summer pasture.
The first recorded instance of the surname Hosker is found in Lancashire in the late 13th century, indicating its ancient roots in the region. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of England and has been borne by various notable individuals.
Hosker is a surname that carries with it a sense of history and regional identity, linking those who bear it to the rich heritage and cultural tapestry of Lancashire and the North West of England.
There are approximately 737 people named Hosker in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,330th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Hosker.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Donald
- Gordon
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Ruth
- Sandra
- Susan