Explore the Family Name Hyneman
The meaning of Hyneman
Americanized form of Dutch or German Heineman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hyneman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hyneman has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Hyneman was ranked 48,776 in terms of popularity, falling slightly to 49,268 by 2010, a change of -1.01%. However, despite this drop in rank, the absolute count of people bearing the Hyneman surname increased from 406 to 427, a growth of 5.17%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #49,268 | -1.01% |
| Count | 406 | 427 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hyneman
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Hyneman surname. Over the course of the decade from 2000 to 2010, there were no reported individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. For those identifying as being of two or more ethnicities, there was a decrease from 1.72% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Individuals identifying as White remained predominant, making up 88.42% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 88.52% in 2010. Hispanic representation also grew from 3.45% to 3.98% over the decade, whereas the Black population saw a minor increase from 6.16% to 6.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.42% | 88.52% | 0.11% |
| Black | 6.16% | 6.32% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.45% | 3.98% | 15.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |