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

Hinman, 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 Hinman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinman in America

Hinman is the 6413th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinman surname appeared 5,303 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hinman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hinman 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 Hinman

The surname Hinman is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hine," meaning servant or attendant, and "mann," meaning man. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a servant or attendant of a household.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name is William Hyneman, who is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire in 1273. This historical record was a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I.

The name Hinman also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327, where a John Hyneman is listed as a taxpayer. These rolls were records of taxes levied by the English government during the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name is found in various forms, such as Hynman, Hyneman, and Hyneman, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that period. One notable bearer of the name was John Hynman, who was born in Shropshire, England, around 1430 and was a prominent merchant and landowner.

As the surname spread across England, it became associated with certain place names. For instance, the village of Hinman in Worcestershire may have derived its name from the Hinman family, who were likely landowners or residents in the area.

In the 16th century, the name Hinman gained further recognition with the birth of Richard Hinman (1545-1623), a notable English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of Hingham, Norfolk, and wrote several religious works.

Another notable figure bearing the Hinman surname was Benjamin Hinman (1719-1809), a military officer and surveyor from Connecticut, who served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the Hinman name gained prominence in the United States, with individuals such as Royal Ralph Hinman (1785-1867), a prominent lawyer and politician from Connecticut, and William Hinman (1820-1899), a businessman and philanthropist from Ohio.

Throughout its history, the Hinman surname has been associated with various professions, including clergy, military, law, business, and academia. While its origins can be traced back to England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinman

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

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

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