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

Hinojosa, 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 Hinojosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinojosa in America

Hinojosa is the 1352nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinojosa surname appeared 26,146 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Hinojosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hinojosa 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 Hinojosa

The surname Hinojosa originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish words "hinojo," meaning fennel, and "osa," a feminine suffix denoting abundance, indicating that the name likely referred to a place where fennel was plentiful.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript, the Codex Calixtinus, which dates back to the 12th century. This document mentions a knight named Rodrigo de Hinojosa, who participated in the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

In the 13th century, the name Hinojosa was also associated with several towns and villages in different regions of Spain, such as Hinojosa del Duque in the province of Córdoba, and Hinojosa de San Vicente in the province of Toledo. These place names likely contributed to the spread and establishment of the surname.

During the 15th century, the name Hinojosa gained prominence with the birth of Juan de Hinojosa (1452-1523), a Spanish soldier and nobleman who served as the viceroy of Naples under King Ferdinand II of Aragon. He played a significant role in the Italian Wars and the expansion of Spanish influence in Italy.

Another notable figure was Pedro de Hinojosa (1479-1528), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. He was appointed as the first governor of the province of Pánuco and later participated in the exploration and colonization of present-day Honduras.

In the 16th century, the surname Hinojosa was also associated with the Spanish writer and humanist, Juan de Hinojosa y Montalvo (1532-1604), who was born in the town of Hinojosa del Duque and served as a professor of rhetoric and philosophy at the University of Salamanca.

During the 17th century, the name Hinojosa gained recognition in the New World with the birth of Juan de Hinojosa y Monroy (1629-1683), a Spanish-Mexican landowner and military officer who played a crucial role in the defense of New Mexico against indigenous revolts and the expansion of Spanish settlements in the region.

Throughout history, the surname Hinojosa has been carried by numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and widespread influence of Spain across multiple continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinojosa

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

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

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