Explore the Family Name Hinesley
The meaning of Hinesley
Possibly an Americanized form of South German Heinzle, a pet form of Heinz. This surname is found mainly in GA and NC.
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How common is the last name Hinesley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hinesley ranked 29,296 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 31,150 by 2010. This represents a decline in popularity of approximately 6.33%. In terms of actual counts, the number of people carrying the Hinesley surname decreased from 761 in 2000 to 745 in 2010, a drop of 2.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #31,150 | -6.33% |
| Count | 761 | 745 | -2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinesley
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hinesley surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 95.01% in 2000 to 93.96% in 2010. The data also shows an increase in individuals identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic from 2000 to 2010, with increases of 45.65% and 29.44%, respectively. Conversely, the percentage of those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 20.34% over the same period. No change was observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, with these categories remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 93.96% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.55% | 29.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.34% | 45.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.18% | 0.94% | -20.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |