Explore the Family Name Hinch
The meaning of Hinch
English (Lincolnshire and Yorkshire): probably a shortened form of Hinchliffe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hinch" has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,554 in popularity and increased slightly to 19,551 in 2010, marking an insignificant change of 0.02%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by 8.14% over the decade, from 1,277 people in 2000 to 1,381 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,554 | #19,551 | 0.02% |
| Count | 1,277 | 1,381 | 8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinch
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname "Hinch". A notable increase was observed in the Hispanic representation, which rose by 117.27% from 2000 to 2010. There was also a modest rise of 43.97% in those identifying as two or more races. However, the percentage of people with this surname who identify as White decreased slightly from 91.46% in 2000 to 89.57% in 2010. Similarly, the Black representation saw a decrease of 11.79%. Meanwhile, there were individuals in 2010 who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories that reported no data in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.46% | 89.57% | -2.07% |
| Black | 5.09% | 4.49% | -11.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 2.39% | 117.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 2.03% | 43.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |