Explore the Family Name Hineline
The meaning of Hineline
Americanized form of German Heinlein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hineline in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Hineline surname experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,932nd most common surname in the United States, dropping to the 31,150th spot ten years later, representing a negative change of 4.07%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of people bearing the Hineline surname actually increased slightly, from 740 in 2000 to 745 in 2010, which reflects a positive change of 0.68%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the name decreased from 0.27 to 0.25, a decline of 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #31,150 | -4.07% |
| Count | 740 | 745 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hineline
The ethnic identity associated with the Hineline surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with the Hineline surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.40% over the decade. The Hispanic representation also saw a significant increase, going from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010, marking an 83.16% growth. Interestingly, those identifying as Two or More Races fell by 25%, from 1.08% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Hineline surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.91% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.74% | 83.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.81% | -25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |