Explore the Family Name Hinchee
The meaning of Hinchee
Altered variant of Irish Hennessy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinchee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Hinchee' has seen mild fluctuations in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, Hinchee ranked 57,849 in terms of popularity and had risen to 60,960 by 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by approximately 5.38%. The overall count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 329 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, signifying a minute growth percentage of 0.3. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a change of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #60,960 | -5.38% |
| Count | 329 | 330 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinchee
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Hinchee', as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white; this group accounted for 96.35% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 96.06% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified with two or more races, which reduced from 1.82% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. Despite there being no representation from the Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2000, by 2010, the surname began to be associated with the Hispanic community, accounting for 1.52% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 96.06% | -0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.52% | -16.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |