Hinch

Hinch Meaning & Origin

About Hinch
The surname Hinch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "henge," meaning a hinge or pivot. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was seen as the central or pivotal figure in a particular community or group. The name may have also been used to describe someone who was dependable or reliable, much like a hinge is essential for the smooth functioning of a door or gate.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hinch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hinch: 1,381
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,551
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hinch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hinch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
HNX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
HA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
H0520
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 N CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/hษชnสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('HNX', 'HNK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hinch in Braille

Here's how to represent Hinch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hinch in braille

How to sign the name Hinch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hinch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hinch in sign language

Numerology