Explore the Family Name Hinckle
The meaning of Hinckle
Americanized form of German Hinkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinckle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hinckle has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Hinckle was ranked 60,230th in terms of name prevalence, with a total count of 313. By 2010, the rank rose to 58,876th and the count to 344, marking an increase of 2.25% in rank and 9.9% in count. Throughout this period, the proportion of Hinckles per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #58,876 | 2.25% |
| Count | 313 | 344 | 9.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinckle
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hinckle surname identify as White, accounting for 93.93% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.60% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most notable increase, from 2.24% in 2000 to 3.20% in 2010, a change of 42.86%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a slight increase from 1.6% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. There were no reported Hinckles identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 93.6% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.2% | 42.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.74% | 8.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |