Explore the Family Name Hinze
The meaning of Hinze
German: variant of Hinz. Compare Hintze.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinze in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hinze has seen slight shifts in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,049, and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 14,478, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.05%. Nevertheless, when looking at the count of individuals bearing the surname, there's been an increase from 1,968 in 2000 to 2,062 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.78%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals declined by 4.11% from 0.73 to 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,049 | #14,478 | -3.05% |
| Count | 1,968 | 2,062 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.7 | -4.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinze
Investigating the ethnic identity tied to the surname Hinze using the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. There has been a remarkable increase of 173.91% in individuals identifying as having two or more races, rising from 0.46 to 1.26. The Hispanic segment also saw significant growth, increasing by 103.49% from 0.86 to 1.75. Those identifying as White remained the majority, though their number decreased slightly from 96.70 to 95.64. It should be noted that data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census, showing no change from their 2000 figures. Finally, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest decrease of 4.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.64% | -1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.75% | 103.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.46% | 1.26% | 173.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0.68% | -4.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |