Explore the Family Name Hinton
The meaning of Hinton
English: habitational name from any of the many places called Hinton (for example, in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Hampshire, and Northamptonshire). Some of the placenames, such as those in Northamptonshire, Shropshire, and Herefordshire, derive from Old English hīna, genitive plural form of hīwan ‘household, religious community’, + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’ (compare Hine as the first element). Others, such as those in Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Hampshire, derive from Old English hēan, dative form of hēah ‘high’ + tūn.
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How common is the last name Hinton in the United States?
The surname Hinton, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, ranks 979 in terms of popularity in 2010, a slight decrease from its rank of 962 in 2000. This marginal drop in ranking equates to a change of -1.77%. However, despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 7.22% over the decade, growing from 33,209 in the year 2000 to 35,606 in 2010. The proportion of Hintons per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of -1.95%, falling from 12.31 in 2000 to 12.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #962 | #979 | -1.77% |
| Count | 33,209 | 35,606 | 7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 12.31 | 12.07 | -1.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinton
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the surname Hinton. In 2010, the majority of Hintons identified as White (53.16%), followed by Black (40.63%). Both categories saw minute changes since 2000, with a decrease of -4.44% among Whites and an increase of 1.47% among Blacks. Hispanics, constituting 2.09% of Hintons, witnessed a notable growth of 77.12% over the decade. The percentage of Hintons identifying as two or more races also grew significantly by 51.76%, reaching 2.58% in 2010. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives made up smaller proportions of the Hinton surname holders, but both saw increases from 2000 to 2010, at rates of 19.35% and 2.63% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.63% | 53.16% | -4.44% |
| Black | 40.04% | 40.63% | 1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.58% | 51.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.09% | 77.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 1.17% | 2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.37% | 19.35% |
Hinton 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 Hinton is British & Irish, which comprises 51.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.2%) and Nigerian (6.6%). Additional ancestries include Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Scandinavian, Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 51.9% |
| French & German | 20.2% |
| Nigerian | 6.6% |
| Other | 21.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Hinton
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 Hinton have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 80.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 80.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 80.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 80.10% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 79.60% |
What Hinton 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 Hinton is R-S476, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-S476 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-Z138 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Dyer, Vann, Boone, Hooper, Butcher, Perkins, Haskins, Haywood, Bray, Pryor.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hinton 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 Hinton 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.
"Hinton" Surname 41.3%
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.
"Hinton" Surname 23.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hinton" Surname 26.5%
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.
"Hinton" Surname 17.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hinton?
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 Hinton are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition