Explore the Family Name Hinh
The meaning of Hinh
Vietnamese (Hình): from the Chinese surname 邢, see Xing 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinh in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hinh has seen an increase in popularity in the United States. In 2000, Hinh was ranked 54,880th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 48,995th – an improvement of 10.72 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 351 to 430, marking a significant increase of 22.51 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Americans with the surname Hinh per 100,000 people increased from 0.13 to 0.15 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #48,995 | 10.72% |
| Count | 351 | 430 | 22.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinh
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hinh, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's a clear predominance of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage. In 2000, 91.74 percent of individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising to 95.81 percent by 2010. The representation of other ethnicities among individuals with this surname, however, decreased between these years. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races fell by 49.73 percent, and those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease of 18.09 percent. As for those identifying as White, the percentage went from 2.28 in 2000 down to 0 by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Hinh surname among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.74% | 95.81% | 4.44% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 1.86% | -49.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.63% | -18.09% |
| White | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |