About Hinkston
The surname Hinkston is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the place name Hinxton, which is located in Cambridgeshire, England. The name Hinxton is derived from the Old English words "hengest" meaning "stallion" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Hinkston likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or was associated with Hinxton, a settlement known for its horses.
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The surname Hinkston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hinkston 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 Hinkston is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hinkston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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