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

Hindt, 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 Hindt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hindt in America

Hindt is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hindt surname appeared 213 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 Hindt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hindt 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 Hindt

The surname HINDT originated in Germany, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "hinden," meaning "behind" or "in the back." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who lived or worked behind a particular location or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the HINDT surname can be found in the Hirsau Codex, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 12th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name HINDT, indicating its presence in the region around that time.

During the Middle Ages, the HINDT name was commonly found in various parts of southern Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The surname also had variations in spelling, including Hindte, Hyndtl, and Hyndtler.

In the 16th century, records show a notable figure named Hans HINDT (1525-1593), a German printer and publisher based in Nuremberg. His work contributed to the dissemination of printed materials during the era of the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent individual with the HINDT surname was Johann HINDT (1637-1701), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Jena. He wrote several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 18th century, the HINDT name appeared in the records of the Palatine immigration to America. Among those who made the journey was Johann Michael HINDT (1720-1785), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful farmer.

Moving into the 19th century, Karl HINDT (1801-1876) was a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichsbank and the Alte Nationalgalerie.

Another prominent figure was Theodor HINDT (1844-1921), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag, representing the National Liberal Party.

While the HINDT surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a well-established family name with a rich history spanning several centuries and various regions of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hindt

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

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

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