Explore the Family Name Hinderliter
The meaning of Hinderliter
Altered form of South German Hinderleitner, a topographic name from Middle High German hinder ‘behind, beyond’ + līte ‘mountainside’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinderliter in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hinderliter has modestly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hinderliter was ranked the 19,775th most common surname in the United States and this ranking improved to 19,567 in 2010; a growth rate of 1.05%. In terms of actual counts, the number of individuals with the Hinderliter surname grew by approximately 9.44%, rising from 1260 in 2000 to 1379 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,775 | #19,567 | 1.05% |
| Count | 1,260 | 1,379 | 9.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinderliter
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Hinderliter surname based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, notable shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. The White demographic decreased slightly, falling from 96.59% to 94.05%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Hinderliter surname increased by 73.02%, albeit from a small base of 0.63% to 1.09%. The Hispanic representation also saw substantial growth, rising from 0.87% to 2.97%. The Black demographic and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.05% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.97% | 241.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.45% | 30.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 1.09% | 73.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |