Explore the Family Name Hingtgen
The meaning of Hingtgen
1. Possibly an ancient form of a derivative of the Dutch personal name Hendrick or its German equivalent Heinrich. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Hündgen a derivative of Hundt.
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How common is the last name Hingtgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hingtgen has slightly declined over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had moved down to rank 64,054, marking a decrease of 4.08%. Despite this, the overall count of people with the Hingtgen surname has marginally increased from 305 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #64,054 | -4.08% |
| Count | 305 | 311 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hingtgen
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hingtgen surname in the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Hingtgen's identify as White, accounting for 96.72% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 98.39% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races made up 2.62% of Hingtgen's in 2000, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data. No Hingtgen's identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 98.39% | 1.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |