Explore the Family Name Hinchcliffe
The meaning of Hinchcliffe
English (Yorkshire): variant of Hinchliffe.
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How common is the last name Hinchcliffe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hinchcliffe experienced a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,003, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 53,072, representing a change of 3.51 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 350 to 390, showing a growth of 11.43 percent. Despite these increases, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #53,072 | 3.51% |
| Count | 350 | 390 | 11.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinchcliffe
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hinchcliffe surname identify as white. In 2000, 98 percent identified as white, decreasing slightly to 96.92 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those indicating two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 96.92% | -1.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |