Explore the Family Name Hindson
The meaning of Hindson
English (northern): post-medieval variant of Hinson. Compare Hind and Hine.
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How common is the last name Hindson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hindson has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, Hindson dropped from the 84,631st most common surname in the U.S. in 2000 to the 151,532nd in 2010, representing a decline of approximately 79.05%. The count of individuals with the Hindson surname also saw a decrease, dropping from 206 in 2000 to 108 in 2010, which indicates a reduction of about 47.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname declined by half from 0.08 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #151,532 | -79.05% |
| Count | 206 | 108 | -47.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.04 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hindson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hindson, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, largely identifies as White. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as White increased slightly from 91.26% in 2000 to 93.52% in 2010. However, there was a complete drop off of those identifying as Hispanic or Black, from 5.83% and 2.91% respectively in 2000 down to 0% for both by 2010. There were no recorded changes in the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.26% | 93.52% | 2.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |