2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hendin
A variant spelling of the Jewish surname "Hendl" derived from German "Henl," a diminutive form of "Henrich" meaning "home ruler."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Hendin. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hendin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Hendin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hendin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hendin
The surname "HENDIN" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "henn," meaning a chicken or rooster, combined with the suffix "-ing," indicating a place or locality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, a compilation of medieval land records from the late 13th century. Here, the name is spelled as "Hennyng," referring to an individual associated with a place where chickens were raised or kept.
In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Hennynge," "Hennyng," and "Hennyngge," indicating potential variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions of England. These variations likely arose from the natural evolution of language and local dialects.
The Hendin surname is believed to have originated in the county of Norfolk, where several villages and hamlets bore names derived from the word "henn," such as Henning Green and Henning's End. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or served as the original locations where individuals bearing the name resided.
One notable historical figure associated with the Hendin surname was Sir John Hendin (c. 1380-1457), a prominent landowner and military commander during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War. He played a crucial role in the English campaigns in France and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.
Another individual of note was William Hendin (c. 1520-1592), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Norfolk, who established a successful trading business exporting wool and textiles to the European continent. His legacy can be traced through various land records and inventories from the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the surname appears in the parish records of several Norfolk villages, including Hendin families residing in Aylsham, Reepham, and Hingham. One such individual was Robert Hendin (1625-1698), a respected farmer and landowner who served as a churchwarden in his local parish.
The 18th century saw the Hendin surname spread beyond Norfolk, with records indicating families settling in other parts of England, such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable figure from this period was Mary Hendin (1745-1812), a philanthropist and advocate for education, who founded several schools for underprivileged children in the city of York.
Lastly, in the 19th century, the Hendin surname gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and writer Edward Hendin (1819-1892). Born in Norfolk, he was celebrated for his romantic verse and nature-inspired poetry, publishing several collections that garnered critical acclaim during his lifetime.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hendin
Among Census respondents with the surname Hendin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hendin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hendin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hendin
Hendin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-13 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,503 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,793 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 23,503 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Up 6,793 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hendin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #151,639 | 4.3% |
| Count | 102 | 107 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hendin bearers went from 102 to 107 (+4.9% change). The surname moved up 6,793 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #151,639.
FAQ
Hendin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hendin?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Hendin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Hendin?
Hendin ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Hendin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hendin.
Has Hendin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hendin went from 102 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 5 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Hendin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hendin, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hendin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hendin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (5.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hendin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hendin mean?
A variant spelling of the Jewish surname "Hendl" derived from German "Henl," a diminutive form of "Henrich" meaning "home ruler." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hendin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Hendin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.