Explore the Family Name Hinke
The meaning of Hinke
Dutch and German: variant of Hink.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinke in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hinke has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped slightly from 58,397 in 2000 to 59,017 in 2010, showing a decrease of about 1.06%. In terms of count, however, there was an increase of 5.54%, with 325 people bearing the name in 2000 and 343 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #59,017 | -1.06% |
| Count | 325 | 343 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of individuals with the surname Hinke identified as White, accounting for 95.38% in 2000 and 94.46% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.77% to 5.25%, indicating a change of approximately 89.53%. There were no records of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 94.46% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 5.25% | 89.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |