Explore the Family Name Hinnant
The meaning of Hinnant
Probably an Americanized form of Walloon Hinant: nickname from hinant ‘spirited, energetic’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinnant in the United States?
The surname Hinnant saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname ranked 12,418 but dropped to 13,121 by 2010—a change of -5.66%. However, the actual number of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 2,292 in 2000 to 2,336 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased during this period, from 0.85 in 2000 to 0.79 in 2010—a drop of -7.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,418 | #13,121 | -5.66% |
| Count | 2,292 | 2,336 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.79 | -7.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinnant
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the distribution among those bearing the Hinnant surname between 2000 and 2010. From 2000 to 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of Hinnants who identify as Black (from 43.67% to 46.32%, a change of 6.07%), Hispanic (from 0.74% to 1.33%, a rise of 79.73%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.44% to 2.01%, a 39.58% increase). On the other hand, the percentage of Hinnants who identify as White decreased from 53.84% to 49.32%, a change of -8.40%. Despite data suppression in 2000, some Hinnants identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.84% | 49.32% | -8.4% |
| Black | 43.67% | 46.32% | 6.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.01% | 39.58% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 1.33% | 79.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |