2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hinzo
A surname derived from the German word "Hinz", meaning a common man or peasant.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 185 Americans carry the last name Hinzo. That puts it at #115,151 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,852,726 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hinzo 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
185
1 in 1,852,726
Census rank
#115,151
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
161
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 161 bearers of the surname Hinzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 115151st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 70.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (6.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hinzo
The surname "HINZO" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "hinz," which was a nickname or pet form of the name "Heinrich" or "Henry."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HINZO" can be found in a document from the late 13th century, where a person named "Hinzo von Wittenberg" is mentioned. This reference suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent in the region around the city of Wittenberg, which was an important center of trade and commerce during that time.
In the 14th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Hintzo," appeared in several records from the German states of Saxony and Thuringia. This spelling may have been influenced by local dialects or regional variations in pronunciation.
One notable figure bearing the surname "HINZO" was Johannes Hinzo, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1518 to 1598. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and played a significant role in the establishment of Lutheran doctrine in Germany.
Another individual of note was Friedrich Hinzo, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his portraits and religious works, which were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
In the 17th century, a family named "Hinzo" was recorded as living in the town of Eisenach, which was once home to the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach. It is possible that this family may have had some connection to the renowned musician, although records from that time are scarce.
During the 18th century, the name "HINZO" appeared in several genealogical records from the German states of Hesse and Bavaria, suggesting that the name had spread to various regions of the country.
One noteworthy individual from this period was Karl Hinzo, a German military officer who served in the army of Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
As the centuries progressed, the surname "HINZO" continued to be found in various parts of Germany, with some families also migrating to other European countries or even to the Americas. However, the name remained relatively uncommon, adding to its distinctiveness and historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hinzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 70.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (6.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Hinzo 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 Hinzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino70.2% · 113
- White16.8% · 27
- American Indian and Alaska Native6.2% · 10
- Two or more races4.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 3
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hinzo
Hinzo 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
#118,853
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
+15 bearers (+11.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 2,927 places
2020
#115,151
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 161
+15 bearers (+10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 3,702 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #118,853 | 146 | 0.05 | +15 bearers (+11.5%) | Up 2,927 places |
| 2020 | #115,151 | 161 | 0.05 | +15 bearers (+10.3%) | Up 3,702 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 Hinzo 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 | #118,853 | #115,151 | 3.1% |
| Count | 146 | 161 | 10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 7.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hinzo bearers went from 146 to 161 (+10.3% change). The surname moved up 3,702 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,853 to #115,151.
FAQ
Hinzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hinzo?
Name Census estimates that about 185 living Americans carry the surname Hinzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,852,726 residents.
How common is Hinzo?
Hinzo ranks #115,151 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 161 people with the surname Hinzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (185), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Hinzo.
Has Hinzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hinzo went from 146 recorded bearers to 161. That is an increase of 15 (+10.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #118,853 to #115,151.
What does the Census say about the background of Hinzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hinzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 70.2%. The next largest groups are White (16.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (6.2%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hinzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.2% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hinzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (70.2%), White (16.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (6.2%). 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 Hinzo (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 Hinzo mean?
A surname derived from the German word "Hinz", meaning a common man or peasant. 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 Hinzo (0.05 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 many people share the surname Hinzo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.