Explore the Family Name Hinck
The meaning of Hinck
North German: variant of Hink. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Helmut, Udo, Arno, Guenter, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hinck has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hinck was ranked 28,522 in terms of popularity with a count of 787 people bearing this surname. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 31,068 with only 747 individuals identified as Hinks, marking a 5.08% drop in counts. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.29 to 0.25, indicating a 13.79% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,522 | #31,068 | -8.93% |
| Count | 787 | 747 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinck
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Hinck surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates few changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Hinck surname are White (96.44% in 2000 and 95.18% in 2010), there have been notable shifts among other groups. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.27% to 0.94%, while the proportion of those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.27% to 1.61%. There was also a remarkable rise in the percentage of Hispanics from 0.76% to 1.74%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 95.18% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.74% | 128.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.61% | 26.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 0.94% | -25.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |