Explore the Family Name Hynd
The meaning of Hynd
Scottish (Fife): variant of Hind.
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How common is the last name Hynd in the United States?
According to the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hynd has seen a slight decrease over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Hynd ranked at 70,273 in terms of commonality among U.S surnames, but it slipped to 72,771 in 2010, marking a -3.55 change in rank. The count or number of people with this surname, however, saw a marginal increase, rising from 260 individuals in 2000 to 267 in 2010, which is a 2.69 percent increase. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname dipped by 10 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #72,771 | -3.55% |
| Count | 260 | 267 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hynd
Analyzing the data from the Decennial U.S. Census in terms of the ethnicity associated with the surname Hynd, a slight shift can be observed over the decade. In 2000, about 97.69 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 96.63 in 2010. Notably, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic with the surname Hynd in 2000, this demographic emerged in 2010, accounting for 1.87 percent of the individuals with the Hynd surname. There was no change in the other ethnic identities (Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native) associated with this surname during the stated period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.63% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |