About Hinga
The surname Hinga is of Swahili origin and is commonly found among the Bantu-speaking people of East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. The name Hinga is derived from the Swahili word "hinga," which means "to lean" or "to incline." It is often used as a metaphorical reference to someone who is supportive, dependable, or helpful, suggesting a person who leans on or supports others. The surname Hinga may also be associated with the Kikuyu ethnic group in Kenya, where it is believed to have originated from a clan name.
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The surname Hinga is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hinga 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 Hinga is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hinga in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hinga using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.