Explore the Family Name Hinegardner
The meaning of Hinegardner
Americanized form of German Haingärtner, a habitational name for someone from a minor place called with Middle High German hagen ‘shrub, thorn bush’ + garten ‘garden, yard’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinegardner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hinegardner has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,680th and by 2010, it dropped to 53,072nd, marking a change of -2.69%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased within the same period, rising from 378 to 390, an increase of 3.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #53,072 | -2.69% |
| Count | 378 | 390 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinegardner
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Hinegardner identify as White. This ethnic group saw a slight increase from 97.09% in 2000 to 97.95% in 2010. There was also a small emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010, accounting for 1.28% of the individuals with this surname. In 2000, some identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.32%), but this representation disappeared by 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or having Two or more races during these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 97.95% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |