Explore the Family Name Hineman
The meaning of Hineman
Americanized form of German Heinemann. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hineman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hineman has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hineman was ranked 29,598th with 751 individuals bearing the name, equating to approximately 0.28 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 32,365, a change of -9.35%, and the count had dropped to 711, a decrease of -5.33%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100k also decreased by -14.29% over this time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,598 | #32,365 | -9.35% |
| Count | 751 | 711 | -5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hineman
On examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hineman from the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that there has been a subtle shift between 2000 and 2010. The most prevalent ethnicity among those with the surname is White, comprising 96.01% in 2000 and 95.08% in 2010, a slight decrease of -0.97%. The second most common ethnicity is Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.40% to 3.38%, a change of 40.83%. Individuals identifying as two or more races made up 1.07% in 2000 but fell to 0.84% in 2010, a reduction of 21.50%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.01% | 95.08% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.38% | 40.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0.84% | -21.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |