2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hinesman
An English surname derived from the nickname "hinesman" meaning a domestic servant or manservant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hinesman. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hinesman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Hinesman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinesman, the largest self-reported group is Black at 45.5%. The next largest groups are White (44.6%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hinesman
The surname Hinesman has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "Hines," which was a nickname given to someone who lived near a heath or field. This nickname was then combined with the suffix "-man" to create the surname Hinesman.
The name Hinesman first appeared in the town of Wiesbaden, which is located in the German state of Hesse. Records show that a family by the name of Hinesman lived in this town during the late 1500s. It is likely that this family was among the first to adopt the surname as a way to distinguish themselves from others in the community.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Hinesman can be found in a church record from the town of Marburg, also located in Hesse, dated 1612. This record mentions a man named Johann Hinesman, who was born in 1587 and worked as a baker in the town.
In the 17th century, the Hinesman family began to spread out across Germany and into neighboring regions. Some members of the family settled in the city of Frankfurt, where a man named Friedrich Hinesman was born in 1668. Friedrich Hinesman worked as a merchant and was known for his successful business ventures.
Another notable Hinesman was a man named Hans Hinesman, who was born in the town of Kassel in 1732. Hans Hinesman was a skilled carpenter and was responsible for building several churches and other notable structures in the region.
As the Hinesman family continued to grow and expand, some members eventually made their way to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States was in the late 18th century, when a man named Johann Hinesman immigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany.
Throughout history, there have been several other individuals with the surname Hinesman who have made significant contributions in various fields. For example, in the 19th century, a man named Wilhelm Hinesman (1832-1901) was a renowned architect who designed many buildings in the city of Berlin. Another notable Hinesman was Anna Hinesman (1876-1952), a German writer and poet who was known for her works that explored themes of love and nature.
While the surname Hinesman may not be as common as some other German names, it has a rich history and has been carried by many individuals who have left their mark on various communities and cultures throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hinesman
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinesman, the largest self-reported group is Black at 45.5%. The next largest groups are White (44.6%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hinesman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Hinesman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American45.5% · 55
- White44.6% · 54
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hinesman
Hinesman appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+16 bearers (+15.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,598 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.2%) | Up 13,598 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hinesman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #141,309 | 8.8% |
| Count | 105 | 121 | 15.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hinesman bearers went from 105 to 121 (+15.2% change). The surname moved up 13,598 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hinesman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hinesman?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hinesman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hinesman?
Hinesman ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Hinesman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hinesman.
Has Hinesman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hinesman went from 105 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 16 (+15.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hinesman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinesman, the largest self-reported group is Black at 45.5%. The next largest groups are White (44.6%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hinesman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.5% (55 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hinesman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (45.5%), White (44.6%), Two or More Races (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hinesman (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hinesman mean?
An English surname derived from the nickname "hinesman" meaning a domestic servant or manservant. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hinesman (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Hinesman?
See how many people are called Hinesman on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.