Explore the Family Name Hinkel
The meaning of Hinkel
German: vowel variant of Henkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hinkel's popularity fell slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hinkel was ranked 11,732nd in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to 12,637th place, a decrease of around 7.71%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained nearly steady, with a slight increase of 0.12% from 2,446 in 2000 to 2,449 in 2010. The proportion of people named Hinkel per 100,000 decreased by 8.79%, from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.83 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,732 | #12,637 | -7.71% |
| Count | 2,446 | 2,449 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.83 | -8.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinkel
The ethnicity attached to the surname Hinkel saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with the Hinkel name has been white, though this decreased by 2.40% from 97.14% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were significant increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories. Asian/Pacific Islander representation rose by 60.61%, from 0.33% to 0.53%, while the Hispanic representation increased by 89.47%, from 1.14% to 2.16%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a substantial increase of 150.77%. The percentage of Black individuals with the surname Hinkel fell slightly, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 94.81% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 2.16% | 89.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.63% | 150.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.53% | 60.61% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0.49% | -7.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.37% | 85% |