Explore the Family Name Hinsey
The meaning of Hinsey
Irish: variant of Hennessy. This form of the surname has now died out in Ireland and Britain.
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How common is the last name Hinsey in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hinsey has seen a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,706th most popular surname in the United States, based on a count of 310 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 67,747th, with the count of individuals sharing this surname also decreasing to 291, marking a decrease of 6.13%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.11 to 0.1, representing a 9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #67,747 | -11.6% |
| Count | 310 | 291 | -6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinsey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hinsey has shown some variation over time, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 87.74% identified themselves as White, but this percentage decreased to 83.51% by 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black increased during the same period, rising from 1.94% to 2.06%, and from 7.74% to 10.65% respectively. The category of "Two or more races" saw the most significant increase, jumping from 1.61% in 2000, to 2.75% in 2010. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.74% | 83.51% | -4.82% |
| Black | 7.74% | 10.65% | 37.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.75% | 70.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.94% | 2.06% | 6.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |