2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hintlian
A varied spelling of the Armenian surname Hindlian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Hintlian. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hintlian surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Hintlian in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hintlian, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hintlian
The surname HINTLIAN has its origins in Armenia, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Armenian word "hintli," which translates to "ancient" or "old." This suggests that the name may have been initially assigned to individuals or families associated with long-standing traditions, ancestral lineages, or historical significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HINTLIAN surname can be found in a manuscript from the Vaspurakan region of ancient Armenia, which mentions a prominent figure named Harutyun HINTLIAN, who lived during the late 15th century. This individual was known for his contributions to preserving Armenian cultural heritage and promoting education within local communities.
In the 17th century, the HINTLIAN name appeared in several church records from the city of Van, located in present-day eastern Turkey. These records indicate the presence of a wealthy merchant family bearing the HINTLIAN surname, who had established trade routes and business ventures throughout the region.
During the 18th century, a notable figure named Avetis HINTLIAN (1709-1784) gained recognition as a skilled calligrapher and scribe. His intricate handwritten manuscripts and illuminated texts are still preserved in various Armenian monasteries and libraries, showcasing the artistic and literary talents of individuals from this lineage.
The 19th century saw the rise of Mkrtich HINTLIAN (1830-1892), a prominent Armenian writer, journalist, and educator. He founded several schools and played a significant role in promoting Armenian literature and education during the Ottoman Empire era.
Another prominent figure was Aghavni HINTLIAN (1855-1921), a renowned Armenian poet and activist. Her powerful works addressed themes of national identity, women's rights, and social justice, making her an influential voice in the Armenian literary and political spheres of her time.
While the HINTLIAN surname has its roots in Armenia, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this name can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, France, and Australia, among others, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and global reach of this historical surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hintlian
Among Census respondents with the surname Hintlian, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hintlian bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Hintlian surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 106
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hintlian
Hintlian appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,500 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,099 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 4,500 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 1,099 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hintlian surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #149,446 | -0.7% |
| Count | 111 | 110 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hintlian bearers went from 111 to 110 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,099 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #149,446.
FAQ
Hintlian surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hintlian?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Hintlian. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Hintlian?
Hintlian ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Hintlian. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hintlian.
Has Hintlian become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hintlian went from 111 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Hintlian?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hintlian, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hintlian in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hintlian appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hintlian (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hintlian mean?
A varied spelling of the Armenian surname Hindlian. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hintlian (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Hintlian?
See how many people are called Hintlian on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.