Explore the Family Name Hinman
The meaning of Hinman
English (Leicestershire): 1. probably an occupational name for someone who looked after the hens, from Middle English hen(ne) ‘hen’ + man ‘man’, though in some instances it may have been used for the servant (Middle English man) of a man called Hann or Henn (see Hann and Henn). 2. variant of Inman with prosthetic H-.
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How common is the last name Hinman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hinman saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 5937 in 2000, it fell to 6413 by 2010, marking an 8.02% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also showed a minor dip from 5336 to 5303, a 0.62% decline. Furthermore, the prevalence of the surname Hinman per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, from 1.98 to 1.8.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,937 | #6,413 | -8.02% |
| Count | 5,336 | 5,303 | -0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.98 | 1.8 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinman
Meanwhile, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hinman diversified somewhat over the same period. The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the population identifying as Hinman was predominantly White, accounting for 95.67% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.19% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were increases in every other ethnicity reported. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.12% to 1.96%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased from 0.47% to 0.64% and those identifying as Black rose from 0.69% to 0.91%. Additionally, there was a notable rise among those of Two or more races, from 1.12% to 1.89%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.92% to 1.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 93.19% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.96% | 75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.89% | 68.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 1.41% | 53.26% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0.91% | 31.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.64% | 36.17% |
Hinman ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hinman is British & Irish, which comprises 52.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (28.4%) and Eastern European (4.5%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, and Chinese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.1% |
| French & German | 28.4% |
| Eastern European | 4.5% |
| Other | 15.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Hinman
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hinman have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.40% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 89.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 89.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 89.40% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 89.40% |
What Hinman haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hinman is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and I-M170, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hargis, Porterfield, Dorris, Blodgett, Comstock, Crossley, Allred, Boggess, Brundage, Utley.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hinman surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hinman have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hinman" Surname 38.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hinman" Surname 25.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hinman" Surname 10.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hinman" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hinman?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hinman are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition