There are
1624
Hoskings in the USA
Hosking is the
17385th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hosking

GregHosking

Greg Hosking is a New Zealand former cricketer who played as a bowler for the Central Districts in domestic cricket.

DarrenHosking

Darren Hosking is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Bears and Port Adelaide in the Australian Football League.

PaulHosking

Paul Hosking is an environmentalist and founder of the environmental consultancy firm, Positive Change for Marine Life.

RobHosking

Rob Hosking is a journalist and political commentator from New Zealand, known for his work at the National Business Review.

TanyaHosking

Tanya Hosking is an Australian field hockey player who represented Australia in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.

MeredithHosking

Meredith Hosking is an Australian comedic actress, best known for her work on the television series' 'Sunny Skies' and 'pizza'.

DuncanHosking

Duncan Hosking is a British weightlifter who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

IanHosking

Ian Hosking Richards is an Australian actor and singer, known for his work in musical theater productions such as 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Les Misérables'.

TimHosking

Tim Hosking is a radio personality and host of the British show 'Virgin Radio's Jukebox Sunday Lunch.

KathrynHosking

Kathryn Hosking is a ballet teacher and choreographer based in London, known for her contributions to the Royal Ballet School and English National Ballet.

Hosking Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hosking' is of English origin and is derived from the medieval English personal name 'Osbern' or 'Osbjorn,' meaning 'divine bear.' The suffix '-ing' signifies 'son of,' indicating that the name originally meant 'son of Osbern/Osbjorn.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hosking' is most commonly found in England, particularly in the counties of Cornwall and Devon, which are located in the southwestern part of the country.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hosking' include 'Hoskins,' 'Hoskings,' 'Hoskyns,' and 'Hoskey.'
Migration and ImmigrationHistorically, individuals with the surname 'Hosking' may have migrated or immigrated to other English-speaking countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and the United States due to factors like colonialism, economic opportunities, or personal circumstances.