Explore the Family Name Hindley
The meaning of Hindley
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): habitational name from Hindley (Lancashire) or possibly Hiendley (Yorkshire), both from Old English hind ‘hind, female deer’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
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How common is the last name Hindley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hindley has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hindley was ranked 38,263 amongst all surnames with a count of 544 individuals bearing this name, equivalent to 0.2 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen to 43,651 with only 494 individuals identified with the surname Hindley, representing 0.17 out of every 100,000 individuals. This represents a drop in rank by 14.08% and a decrease in count by 9.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #43,651 | -14.08% |
| Count | 544 | 494 | -9.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hindley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hindley identify as White. In 2000, 97.24% of Hindleys identified as White, a figure that slightly dropped to 95.75% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.84% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, there were individuals who identified as being of two or more races, accounting for 1.21% of all Hindleys, a category that was not present in 2000. There were no Hindleys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.75% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.83% | 53.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |