Explore the Family Name Hinzman
The meaning of Hinzman
Americanized form of German Hinzmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hinzman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hinzman has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hinzman ranked 19,090 in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 26,422 — a decrease of 38.41%. The actual count of people with this surname similarly decreased by 29.89%, going from 1,318 individuals in 2000 to 924 in 2010. This change also led to a decrease in the proportion of people named Hinzman per 100,000 US residents from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010, marking a drop of 36.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,090 | #26,422 | -38.41% |
| Count | 1,318 | 924 | -29.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.31 | -36.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hinzman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hinzman also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.98% identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 94.48% in 2010. While there was a small decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.76% to 0.65%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identification was suppressed in 2010, there were notable increases in some categories. Individuals identifying as Hispanic rose by 42.64%, and those reporting two or more races nearly doubled, surging 96.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 94.48% | -1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 2.38% | 96.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.84% | 42.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.65% | -14.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |