About Hinshaw
The surname Hinshaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hynsige," meaning "gentle" or "tender." The suffix "-shaw" refers to a small wood or thicket, indicating that the name likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near or in a small wooded area. Over time, the name Hinshaw has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.
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The surname Hinshaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hinshaw 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 Hinshaw is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hinshaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hinshaw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.