Explore the Family Name Hinrichsen
The meaning of Hinrichsen
North German and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Hinrich, a variant of Heinrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Ernst, Otto, Bernhard, Claus, Frieda, Fritz, Lorenz, Uwe. Scandinavian Erik.
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How common is the last name Hinrichsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hinrichsen has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,695th in popularity and had risen to the 25,332nd spot by 2010, reflecting an increase of 1.41%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 8.44% from 901 to 977 during this same period. Despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100k population remained the same at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,695 | #25,332 | 1.41% |
| Count | 901 | 977 | 8.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinrichsen
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hinrichsen, Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.23% to 94.88%, while the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 0.55% to 1.13%. Individuals reporting their ethnicity as Hispanic also saw a significant increase from 1% to 2.05%. There were also more people identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 0.89% to 1.54%. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 94.88% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2.05% | 105% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.54% | 73.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 1.13% | 105.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |