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

Hiner, 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 Hiner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hiner in America

Hiner is the 9590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hiner surname appeared 3,390 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hiner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hiner 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 Hiner

The surname HINER is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "hin," meaning "toward," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a specific landmark or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HINER surname can be found in the town of Quedlinburg, located in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. In a 15th-century census record, a family by the name of Hiner is mentioned, indicating their presence in the region.

In the 16th century, the spelling variations of the name included Hyner, Heiner, and Heinert, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional dialects of the time. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the German word "Hain," meaning "grove" or "wooded area," potentially suggesting a connection to a specific geographic location.

Notable individuals bearing the HINER surname throughout history include Johannes Hiner, a German Renaissance composer who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works, which included masses and motets, were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Hiner, a German engineer and inventor born in 1822. He is credited with developing several important innovations in the field of textile machinery, contributing significantly to the industrial revolution in Germany.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Anna Hiner (1835-1915) gained recognition as a philanthropist and activist in the city of Frankfurt. She founded several charitable organizations and worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the underprivileged in her community.

Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the HINER surname in North America dates back to the late 18th century, when a family by the name of Hiner settled in the state of Pennsylvania. This branch of the family may have originated from the Rhineland region of Germany.

In the realm of literature, the German author and poet Heinrich Hiner (1875-1942) left a lasting mark with his poignant works that explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition. His poetry collections, such as "Wanderungen" (Wanderings), were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hiner

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

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

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