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

Hinkson, 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 Hinkson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinkson in America

Hinkson is the 14453rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinkson surname appeared 2,067 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 Hinkson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hinkson 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 Hinkson

The surname Hinkson is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the county of Northamptonshire, England, where it was derived from the Old English words "hinca" and "tun," which collectively translate to "the dweller at the hinka's farm or settlement."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hinkson name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hinchesone." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation across England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Hynkeson" and "Hyncheson," reflecting the evolving spelling conventions of the time. During this period, the Hinkson family held lands and properties in the villages of Hinton and Hinksey, both located in Oxfordshire.

Notably, Sir Robert Hinkson (1493-1561) was a prominent figure in the court of Henry VIII, serving as a member of the Privy Council and Ambassador to France. His descendants continued to hold significant positions of influence in the following centuries.

Another notable bearer of the Hinkson name was John Hinkson (1615-1682), a Puritan minister and author who emigrated to America in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the First Church of Boston and served as its pastor for over four decades.

In the 18th century, the Hinkson family expanded their presence across various regions of England. William Hinkson (1721-1798), a wealthy merchant and landowner, established the Hinkson Estate in Gloucestershire, which remained in the family's possession for generations.

Moving into the 19th century, the name continued to appear in historical records and documents. One notable figure was Sir Edward Hinkson (1834-1912), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature in London.

Throughout its history, the Hinkson surname has been associated with various place names and locations across England, including Hinxton in Cambridgeshire, Hinksey in Oxfordshire, and Hinckley in Leicestershire, reflecting the widespread distribution of the family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinkson

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

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

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