Hindman
An English occupational surname for a farm laborer, especially one who looks after the animals.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,026 Americans carry the last name Hindman. That puts it at #5,727 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 48,784 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hindman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
7.0K
1 in 48,784
Census rank
#5,727
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,056 bearers of the surname Hindman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5727th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hindman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hindman
The surname HINDMAN has its origins in the medieval German states, particularly in the areas of Bavaria and Swabia. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German words "hint" and "man," which translate to "rear" and "man," respectively. This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived at the back or rear of a settlement or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HINDMAN can be found in the Würzburg archives, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a certain "Heinrich Hintman" is mentioned as a landowner and farmer in the region. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a surname by that time.
During the 16th century, the spelling of the name began to evolve, with variations such as "Hintmann," "Hyndman," and "Hindmann" appearing in various documents across different German states. This period also saw the emergence of notable individuals bearing the HINDMAN surname, such as Johann Hindmann (1525-1588), a Lutheran theologian and reformer in Saxony.
As the HINDMAN family dispersed throughout Europe over the following centuries, the name took on various spellings and regional variations. In England, for instance, the surname is often spelled as "Hindman" or "Hyndman," while in the Netherlands and Belgium, it appears as "Hindman" or "Hindemann."
Notable figures throughout history who have carried the HINDMAN surname include:
1. Robert Hindman (1759-1823), an American pioneer and soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War.
2. John Hindman (1785-1862), an American politician who served as the 11th Governor of Arkansas.
3. Thomas Hindman (1828-1868), a Major General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
4. Gustav Hindman (1847-1904), a German-American businessman and co-founder of the H.J. Heinz Company.
5. William Hindman (1871-1945), an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire County Cricket Club.
While the HINDMAN surname may have originated from a rather humble description of one's location within a settlement, it has since become associated with individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields, from politics and military service to business and sports.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hindman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hindman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hindman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Hindman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2%
- Hispanic or Latino2.4%
- Two or more races1.7%
- Black or African American1.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hindman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,727 | #5,727 | 0.0% |
| Count | 6,056 | 6,056 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 2.05 | 2.05 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Hindman bearers went from 6,056 to 6,056 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #5,727 to #5,727.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hindman
FAQ
Hindman surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hindman?
The surname Hindman holds position #5,727 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 7,026 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 2.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hindman surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hindman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.4%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.