Explore the Family Name Hingson
The meaning of Hingson
English (Devon): probably a variant of Hingston. The name in this spelling has died out in England.
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How common is the last name Hingson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hingson has witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 65,298 in 2000 to 101,247 in 2010, marking a substantial decline of 55.05%. In terms of numerical count, there was also a downturn from 284 individuals carrying the surname in 2000 to just 178 in 2010, contributing to an overall reduction of 37.32%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people fell from 0.11 to 0.06, signifying a 45.45% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #101,247 | -55.05% |
| Count | 284 | 178 | -37.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.06 | -45.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hingson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Hingson surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this percentage from 96.48% in 2000 to 92.13% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase of 19.50%, rising from 2.82% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. The census also recorded a new group identifying as two or more races in 2010 which was not present in 2000. However, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 92.13% | -4.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.37% | 19.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |