Hinrich
A German surname derived from the given name Heinrich, meaning "ruler of the home."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Hinrich. That puts it at #152,628 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hinrich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#152,628
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Hinrich in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152628th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hinrich
The surname Hinrich originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the late 13th century. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Heinrich, which is composed of the elements "heim" meaning "home" and "rich" meaning "ruler" or "power." This name was originally spelled in various ways, including Hinrich, Hinricus, and Henrich.
The earliest recorded instances of the Hinrich surname can be found in medieval German records and chronicles. One notable example is a mention of a knight named Hinrich von Isenburg in the Codex Diplomaticus Fuldensis, a collection of documents from the Fulda Abbey, dating back to the year 1292.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Hinrich name appeared in various regions of Germany, particularly in the northern areas around Hamburg and Bremen. Some examples of historical figures bearing this surname include Johannes Hinrich (c. 1450-1512), a German theologian and reformer from Oldenburg, and Hinrich Knochenhauer (c. 1480-1545), a prominent merchant and politician in the city of Lübeck.
In the 16th century, the Hinrich surname spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Scandinavia. One notable individual was Pieter Hinrich (1560-1631), a Dutch Golden Age painter from Haarlem. Another was Hinrich Muus (1609-1670), a Norwegian clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Trondheim.
As the name spread further, it also underwent variations in spelling and pronunciation. In England, for instance, it became anglicized to Henry or Hendry. Notable examples include Edward Hendry (1675-1745), a British naval officer and explorer who surveyed the Hudson Bay region, and William Henry (1774-1836), a British chemist and pioneer in the field of electrochemistry.
Throughout history, the Hinrich surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, merchants, and military figures. While the name has evolved over time and across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the Germanic personal name Heinrich and its association with power and authority.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hinrich
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%.
The bar chart below shows how Hinrich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hinrich surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hinrich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #152,628 | 0.0% |
| Count | 107 | 107 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Hinrich bearers went from 107 to 107 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,628.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hinrich
FAQ
Hinrich surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hinrich?
The surname Hinrich holds position #152,628 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 137 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hinrich surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.