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

Hinckson, 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 Hinckson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinckson in America

Hinckson is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinckson surname appeared 129 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 Hinckson.

The history of the last name Hinckson

The surname "HINCKSON" is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "hinc," meaning "hinge" or "hook," and "sunu," meaning "son." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to the occupation of a hinge-maker or someone who worked with metal hinges.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1307, where it appears as "Hynkessone." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the surname over time and the influence of regional dialects on its pronunciation and written form.

In the 14th century, the name "Hinkson" appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, providing evidence of its widespread use across different regions of England during the Middle Ages. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, lending credibility to the historical existence of individuals bearing this surname.

Notable figures with the surname "HINCKSON" include John Hinckson (1592-1667), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Northamptonshire. Another individual of note was William Hinckson (1648-1721), a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, whose estate and properties were documented in various historical records.

In the 18th century, the name "HINCKSON" appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Whitby, Yorkshire. These records often provide valuable genealogical information and insights into the lives of individuals from that era.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname in its more modern spelling can be found in the marriage records of St. Michael's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a "Hincksone" family is mentioned in 1795.

It is worth noting that the surname "HINCKSON" has also been associated with certain place names in England, such as Hinckson's Green in Warwickshire and Hinckson's Farm in Oxfordshire. These place names may have originated from individuals bearing the surname who owned or resided in those locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinckson

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

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 Hinckson 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.

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

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