Explore the Family Name Hiniker
The meaning of Hiniker
Americanized form of German Hinker or Dutch Huneker, probably from German Huneke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hiniker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hiniker has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 62,577 and by 2010, it had dropped down to 64,891, marking a 3.7% decrease. However, the count of individuals with the Hiniker surname increased from 299 in 2000 to 306 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.34%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decrease from 0.11 to 0.1, reflecting a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #64,891 | -3.7% |
| Count | 299 | 306 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hiniker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Hiniker surname identify as White, comprising 95.42% in 2010, a marginal decrease from 96.66% in 2000. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also constitute a small proportion of the Hiniker population, decreasing slightly from 2.01% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 95.42% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.96% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |