Explore the Family Name Hunkins
The meaning of Hunkins
English (Devon): variant of Hunkin, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Hunkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hunkins has experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,054th most popular surname, however, in 2010 it dropped to the 41,038th position. This represents a decline of 24.15%. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname decreased from 653 in 2000 to 531 in 2010, marking an 18.68% drop. Accordingly, the proportion of Hunkins per 100k people also saw a reduction by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #41,038 | -24.15% |
| Count | 653 | 531 | -18.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hunkins
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hunkins, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with 92.19% in 2000 and 90.40% in 2010. However, there were noticeable shifts among other ethnic identities. For instance, the percentage of Black individuals with the Hunkins surname increased significantly from 1.84% to 3.39%, a jump of 84.24%. Likewise, the Hispanic representation also rose from 3.98% to 4.52%. Meanwhile, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander showed a decrease, going from 1.23% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Lastly, the group identifying as two or more races appeared in 2010 census data with 1.13%, while no data was available for this group in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category registered no change, with no individuals identified under this category in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.19% | 90.4% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 3.98% | 4.52% | 13.57% |
| Black | 1.84% | 3.39% | 84.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |