Explore the Family Name Hynds
The meaning of Hynds
English and Irish (Westmeath): variant of Hines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hynds in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hynds experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,142 out of all surnames in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped marginally to a rank of 33,645. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the surname Hynds did see a small increase of approximately 4% from 651 in 2000 to 677 in 2010. However, when analyzed per 100,000 people, the proportion dropped by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #33,645 | -1.52% |
| Count | 651 | 677 | 3.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hynds
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hynds. The majority of individuals identified as White, accounting for 89.25% in 2000 and 86.85% in 2010, showing a minor downward trend. The number of individuals identifying as Black or African American saw a significant increase, rising by 40.93% from 4.30% in 2000 to 6.06% in 2010. There was also a modest increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic from 4.15% in 2000 to 4.73% in 2010. The percentage of those reporting two or more ethnicities decreased slightly, but no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.25% | 86.85% | -2.69% |
| Black | 4.3% | 6.06% | 40.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.15% | 4.73% | 13.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.62% | -4.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |