Explore the Family Name Hinker
The meaning of Hinker
German: derivative of Hink.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinker in the United States?
The surname Hinker, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208 in terms of its frequency, with a count of 235 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 81,181, representing a 6.53% decrease. The count also modestly dropped to 233, marking a decline of 0.85%. The proportion of people named Hinker per 100,000 also fell by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #81,181 | -6.53% |
| Count | 235 | 233 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinker
Analyzing the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Hinker, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals a majority identifying as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.57% of Hinkers identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.42% in 2010. Other ethnic identities remained largely negligible or non-existent over the same period, including Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, both registering at 0.00% in 2000. However, by 2010, a small percentage (2.58%) of Hinkers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The figures for those identifying as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.57% | 97.42% | -2.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |