Explore the Family Name Hinchliffe
The meaning of Hinchliffe
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from a place in Holmfirth (Yorkshire), from Old English henge ‘steep’ + clif ‘cliff’.
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How common is the last name Hinchliffe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hinchliffe has seen a minor change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hinchliffe was ranked 30,791 in terms of popularity and the count stood at 714. This proportion per 100,000 people was noted as 0.26. By 2010, the surname had moved up slightly in rank to 30,767 with an increase in count to 757. However, the proportion of Hinchliffe bearers per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,791 | #30,767 | 0.08% |
| Count | 714 | 757 | 6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinchliffe
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Hinchliffe surname identified as White, with percentages of 97.20 in 2000 and 96.30 in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 0.70 percent in 2000 and dropped to 0.66 percent by 2010. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more ethnic identities increased from 0.70 to 1.19 during this decade. Hispanic representation also grew from 1.26 percent to 1.85 percent. No significant data for Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native ethnic identity was recorded for the Hinchliffe surname during these years. It should be noted that some data was suppressed to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.3% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.85% | 46.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.19% | 70% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.66% | -5.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |