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

Hinestroza, 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 Hinestroza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinestroza in America

Hinestroza is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinestroza surname appeared 143 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 Hinestroza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hinestroza 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 Hinestroza

The surname Hinestroza is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, around the 15th or 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "hinojo," which means fennel, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who grew or sold fennel. Alternatively, it could be a toponymic surname, referring to a place where fennel grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hinestroza can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of San Juan Bautista in Seville, Spain, from the late 16th century. The name appears to have been spelled in various ways, such as Hinojosa or Hinostroza, before settling on the modern form of Hinestroza.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the surname Hinestroza likely spread to Latin American countries, particularly in regions with a strong Spanish influence. Some notable individuals bearing this surname throughout history include:

1. Pedro Hinestroza (1580-1647), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Juan Hinestroza (1710-1792), a Venezuelan military officer and politician who played a role in the Venezuelan War of Independence.
3. María Hinestroza (1825-1898), a Colombian poet and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Arturo Hinestroza (1890-1962), a Peruvian lawyer and politician who served as Minister of Justice and later as a member of the Constituent Assembly.
5. Ernesto Hinestroza (1920-2003), a Colombian novelist and short story writer known for his works exploring the complexities of human relationships and social issues.

While the surname Hinestroza is not among the most common surnames in Spanish-speaking countries, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable individuals across various fields, including the arts, politics, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinestroza

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

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

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