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

Hinrichs, 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 Hinrichs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hinrichs in America

Hinrichs is the 6952nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hinrichs surname appeared 4,825 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 Hinrichs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hinrichs 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 Hinrichs

The surname Hinrichs is of German origin and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. It originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas like Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. The name is derived from the Germanic personal name "Heinrich," which is a compound of the elements "heim" (home) and "rīc" (ruler or power), essentially meaning "ruler of the home" or "lord of the estate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hinrichs can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dated around 1350. The name appeared as "Hinricus" and was likely a patronymic form, indicating the son of a man named Heinrich. Over time, the spelling evolved to include variations like Hinrich, Hinrichs, and Henrichs.

In the 16th century, the surname Hinrichs appeared in the tax records of the city of Hamburg, which was a major trading hub in northern Germany. This suggests that individuals bearing this name held a prominent role in the commercial and economic activities of the region during that period.

Certain place names and locations are also associated with the surname Hinrichs. For instance, the village of Hinrichshagen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Hinrichs. Additionally, the town of Hinrichsfehn in Lower Saxony may have a similar origin.

Notable individuals who carried the Hinrichs surname include:

1. Johann Hinrichs (1576-1647), a German theologian and professor of theology at the University of Rostock.
2. Herrmann Friedrich Wilhelm Hinrichs (1794-1861), a German jurist and politician who served as the President of the Hanseatic City of Bremen.
3. Gustav Hinrichs (1850-1942), a German-American chemist and geologist who made significant contributions to the field of mineralogy.
4. Carl Friedrich Hinrichs (1876-1936), a German-American architect known for his work in the Prairie School style of architecture.
5. Gus Hinrichs (1905-1982), an American baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Boston Red Sox in the 1930s.

The surname Hinrichs has a rich history rooted in the northern German regions, and its presence can be traced back to the late medieval period. It has been carried by individuals from various professions, including academics, politicians, scientists, and athletes, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hinrichs

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

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

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