Explore the Family Name Hingst
The meaning of Hingst
1. North German and Dutch: variant of Hengst. 2. North German: habitational name from a place called Hingste in Lower Saxony. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Ewald, Hans, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Hingst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hingst has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hingst was ranked 51,233rd in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to rank 49,999th. This represents a change of 2.41 percent. Over the same period, the count of individuals with this last name grew from 382 people to 419, a leap of 9.69 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #49,999 | 2.41% |
| Count | 382 | 419 | 9.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hingst
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a small shift in the ethnic makeup of those carrying the Hingst surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as White increased slightly by 0.80 percent to 97.37 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and those with two or more races both dropped to zero, down from 2.09 and 1.31 percent respectively in 2000. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 97.37% | 0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |