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

Hinojo, 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 Hinojo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinojo in America

Hinojo is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinojo surname appeared 288 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 Hinojo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hinojo 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 Hinojo

The surname Hinojo originates from Spain, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "hinojo," which means "fennel," a type of aromatic herb. The name likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone associated with the cultivation or trade of fennel.

The Hinojo surname has its roots in various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia, where the name was prominent in areas such as Seville and Cordoba. Historical records indicate that members of the Hinojo family were involved in agricultural activities, and some may have been farmers or traders dealing with fennel and other spices.

In the 16th century, the name Hinojo appeared in several Spanish documents and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the "Libro de los Linajes de España" (Book of Spanish Lineages), which documented noble and prominent families in Spain during that period.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Hinojo was Juan Hinojo, a landowner and farmer who lived in the town of Utrera, near Seville, in the early 15th century. Another early bearer of the name was Pedro Hinojo, a merchant and trader who lived in Cordoba in the late 15th century.

Over the centuries, the Hinojo surname has been associated with various notable individuals. For example, Francisco Hinojo (1623-1698) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. Another prominent figure was Juan Hinojo Tello (1647-1714), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Armada and participated in battles against the English and Dutch fleets.

Other notable individuals with the Hinojo surname include:

1. Alonso Hinojo (1578-1642), a Spanish composer and musician known for his contributions to the development of the Baroque music style.
2. María Hinojo (1732-1809), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works celebrating the beauty of Andalusian culture and landscapes.
3. Rodrigo Hinojo (1810-1882), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament during the reign of Queen Isabella II.
4. Catalina Hinojo (1845-1920), a Spanish educator and pioneer in the field of women's education in Spain, founding several schools for girls in Seville.
5. Javier Hinojo (1928-2003), a Spanish artist and sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works, which were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe and Latin America.

While the surname Hinojo has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries with strong Spanish influences, such as Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, due to migration and settlement patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinojo

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

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

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