Explore the Family Name Hincks
The meaning of Hincks
English (Leicestershire): variant of Hinks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hincks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hincks had a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 51,233 to 52,482. This is a change of -2.44%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Hincks surname increased by 3.4% during this period, going up from 382 to 395. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #52,482 | -2.44% |
| Count | 382 | 395 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hincks
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Hincks surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease of -0.61%, from 94.76% to 94.18%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.94%, from 1.83% to 1.52%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the percentage who identified as Hispanic, with a rise of 61.15%, from 1.57% to 2.53% over the decade. There were no recorded individuals of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity among people with the Hincks surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 94.18% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.53% | 61.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 1.52% | -16.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |