Find out how popular the last name Hien is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hien.

Hien, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hien in America

Hien is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hien surname appeared 203 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hien.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hien to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hien

The surname HIEN is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "hine," which means "servant" or "follower." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who worked as servants or laborers in medieval times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HIEN can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the state of Bavaria, Germany. In a document from 1587, a man named Hans HIEN is mentioned as a resident of the town. This document provides valuable insight into the early origins and geographical distribution of the surname.

In the late 17th century, the name HIEN appears in several church records in the region of Saxony, Germany. For example, in 1692, a Johann HIEN is recorded as the father of a newborn child in the parish of Zwickau. This suggests that the name had spread to various parts of Germany by that time.

As the HIEN family grew and dispersed over the centuries, some members may have adopted variations or alternative spellings of the name, such as HIENE or HIEN. These variations could reflect regional dialects or personal preferences, but they all share a common ancestry.

One notable figure in history with the surname HIEN was Johann Friedrich HIEN (1737-1819), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Jena. His works include "Institutiones theologiae dogmaticae" (1789) and "Institutiones theologiae christianae dogmaticae" (1794), which influenced theological thought in his era.

Another individual of historical significance was Karl HIEN (1823-1899), a German architect known for his work on several prominent buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building and the Berlin Cathedral. His architectural designs played a significant role in shaping the city's landscape during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, Hans HIEN (1915-1992) was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, the federal parliament of Germany, from 1969 to 1980. He represented the Christian Democratic Union party and was involved in various parliamentary committees during his tenure.

Across the Atlantic, one notable figure with the surname HIEN was Joseph HIEN (1868-1934), an American businessman and philanthropist. Born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States and established a successful manufacturing company in Chicago. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting educational and cultural institutions in the city.

In more recent times, Nguyen HIEN (1917-1984) was a Vietnamese artist and poet celebrated for his contributions to modern Vietnamese literature and art. His works, including the poetry collection "Thủy Trieu" (1957), explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, reflecting the cultural and social changes of his era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hien

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hien.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hien was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hien has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hien was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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