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

Hin, 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 Hin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hin in America

Hin is the 34835th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hin surname appeared 648 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 Hin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hin 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 Hin

The surname "HIN" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is derived from the Old English word "hine," which means "servant" or "domestic servant."

In the early days of surname formation, many surnames were derived from occupations or positions held by individuals. The surname "HIN" likely referred to someone who worked as a servant or held a similar position in a household or manor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "HIN" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where a person named Robert Hine is mentioned. This suggests that the surname was already in use by that time.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, various spellings of the name appeared in historical records, such as "Hine," "Hyne," and "Hynne." These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping practices of the time.

In the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, a person named John Hyn is listed, indicating the surname's presence in that region. Additionally, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire from 1332 mention a William del Hyne, showcasing the use of the preposition "del" (meaning "of" or "from") before the surname.

Historically, the surname "HIN" has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Sir John Hynde (c. 1500 - 1550), a member of the English Parliament and a prominent landowner in Kent. Another was Thomas Hine (1572 - 1629), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Hitcham in Buckinghamshire.

In the 17th century, Edward Hine (1633 - 1708) was a notable English Puritan minister and author who served as the vicar of Warbleton in Sussex. John Hind (1596 - 1667) was an English Royalist and notorious highwayman during the English Civil War.

Moving into the 18th century, John Hind (1703 - 1761) was a renowned English cricketer and one of the earliest known professional players of the sport. He played for various teams in London and is considered a significant figure in the early development of cricket.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the surname "HIN" in various regions of England and its association with individuals from different walks of life throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hin

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

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 Hin 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 Hin 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 Hin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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