Explore the Family Name Hinsch
The meaning of Hinsch
North German and Danish: from a pet form of the personal name Heinrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich, Kurt, Fritz, Gerhard, Gunter, Johann, Johannes.
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How common is the last name Hinsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hinsch saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 40,690 in 2000, it dropped to 41,038 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 0.86%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.94% from 506 in 2000 to 531 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals named Hinsch per 100,000 people fell by 5.26% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #41,038 | -0.86% |
| Count | 506 | 531 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinsch
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hinsch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the largest group identified as white, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.02% in 2000 to 95.86% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.78% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010, representing a 69.10% change. No changes were observed among groups identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In some categories the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 95.86% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 3.01% | 69.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |