Explore the Family Name Hintzen
The meaning of Hintzen
German: patronymic from Hintz. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hintzen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hintzen experienced a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 81,414 among all surnames, and increased in rank to 84,748 by 2010, signifying a decrease in popularity of -4.1%. However, the actual count of people with Hintzen as their last name increased from 216 to 221, marking a 2.31% increase over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #84,748 | -4.1% |
| Count | 216 | 221 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hintzen
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White with the surname Hintzen decreased from 72.69% to 66.06%. Individuals identified as Black showed an increase from 22.22% to 23.98%. Notably, the 2010 census introduced categories that were not present in 2000. Among Hintzens, 2.71% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and 4.98% reported belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.69% | 66.06% | -9.12% |
| Black | 22.22% | 23.98% | 7.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |