Explore the Family Name Hinkson
How common is the last name Hinkson in the United States?
The surname Hinkson saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 15,984th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 14,453rd position, marking a 9.58% jump. The census also showed an increase in the number of people named Hinkson, with the count going from 1,668 in 2000 to 2,067 in 2010 – a 23.92% increase. The proportion of individuals named Hinkson per 100,000 people also increased from 0.62 to 0.7 during this decade, reflecting a growth rate of 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,984 | #14,453 | 9.58% |
| Count | 1,668 | 2,067 | 23.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.7 | 12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinkson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Hinkson surname between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, White, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Hinkson surname saw increases in their percentages. The largest percentage increase was seen among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (102.78%), followed by Hispanic (75.24%), Asian/Pacific Islander (60.42%) and White (2.67%). However, there was a decrease among those who identified as Black (-12.27%) and those identifying with two or more races (-11.25%). Please note that for privacy reasons, any data marked with "(S)" has been suppressed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.51% | 66.23% | 2.67% |
| Black | 30.16% | 26.46% | -12.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.68% | 75.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 2.13% | -11.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.77% | 60.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.73% | 102.78% |