Hosking Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Families named Hosking share their surname's story with Hoskins, its better-known spelling.

What is the meaning of Hosking?

Taken at its root, Hosking points to “Son of Hoskin”. The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Hosking with 1,624 bearers, at rank 17,385.

Is Hosking the same name as Hoskins?

Hosking is listed among the recognised spellings of Hoskins. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. The same family of names includes Hoskin and Hoskyns.

Does every Hosking family have a crest?

There is no single Hosking family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Hosking report, with a museum-style coat of arms.