Hinxman Surname
Approximately 222 people bear this surname
Hinxman Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from an official title. 'the henchman,' a horseman (not haunch-man, v. Skeat), a groom, from Anglo-Saxon hengesl, a horse. An Act passed in 1463 to restrain excess in apparel makes an exception in favour of 'Hensmen, Heroldes, Purceyvantes, Swerdeberers, as Maires, Messagers, and Minstrelles' (Stat.
Read More About This SurnameHinxman Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 135 | 1:412,726 | 28,150 |
| United States | 66 | 1:5,491,802 | 273,080 |
| Australia | 8 | 1:3,374,463 | 124,818 |
| South Africa | 8 | 1:6,772,213 | 167,054 |
| Canada | 2 | 1:18,422,796 | 409,488 |
| Iraq | 1 | 1:35,021,654 | 31,813 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1:2,357,999 | 76,403 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:3,094,532 | 44,023 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 50 | 1:487,507 | 26,996 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8 | 1:6,277,336 | 262,771 |
Hinxman Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from an official title. 'the henchman,' a horseman (not haunch-man, v. Skeat), a groom, from Anglo-Saxon hengesl, a horse. An Act passed in 1463 to restrain excess in apparel makes an exception in favour of 'Hensmen, Heroldes, Purceyvantes, Swerdeberers, as Maires, Messagers, and Minstrelles' (Stat. Realm). 'Item, the same daye paied to the yoman of the henxman for ther lodging at ii tymes at Westm., xiij' (1533): Privy Purse Expenses, Henry VIII. Throughout these entries the hinxman was 'a page of honor'; v. note by Sir Harris Nicolas, editor of above; compare Palfreyman.
William Henxman, Close Rolls, 1 Henry V.
1674. Buried — Thomas Hinchman, son of Thomas Henchman (sic): St. Dionis Backchurch.
V. Hincksman.
Corruptions of Henchman.
Hinxman Demographics
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Hinxman Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Hinxman Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Hinxman is carried by more people in England than any other country or territory. It may be rendered as a variant:. Click here for other potential spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Hinxman? popularity and diffusion
It is the 1,101,507th most numerous family name in the world, borne by approximately 1 in 32,826,783 people. It is primarily found in Europe, where 61 percent of Hinxman are found; 61 percent are found in Northern Europe and 61 percent are found in British Isles.
The surname Hinxman is most commonly occurring in England, where it is held by 135 people, or 1 in 412,726. In England it is most frequent in: Surrey, where 13 percent reside, Greater London, where 12 percent reside and Hampshire, where 10 percent reside. Aside from England this surname is found in 7 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 30 percent reside and Australia, where 4 percent reside.
Hinxman Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Hinxman has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Hinxman last name expanded 270 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it expanded 825 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Hinxman Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Hinxman are 2.33% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 55.56% registered to vote for the party.
Hinxman earn somewhat more than the average income. In United States they earn 5.91% more than the national average, earning $45,698 USD per year.
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Hinxman Reference & Research
Hinchman DNA Website - A web page dedicated to the genetic research of those who bear the surname and its variants.
Hinchman FamilyTree DNA Project - A description of a group researching the paternal lines of men who bear the surname with the help of DNA analysis.
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