HINES
Hines
Hines is a commonly found surname, particularly in the British Isles. The etymology of the name is believed to be of English origin, with variant spellings including Heinz, Heines, and Hyne. The name is thought to derive from the medieval given name "Hine," which itself is a diminutive form of various Old English names like "Hig," "Helm," or "Huna."
Distribution and Historical Significance
The surname Hines has a long history in England, dating back to medieval times. It was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name spread across different regions of the country, and over time, Hines families established themselves in various counties.
Notable Individuals
The Hines surname has been carried by various notable individuals throughout history. These include but are not limited to:
- Duncan Hines: An American pioneer of restaurant ratings for travelers and a popular brand of packaged foods.
- Gregory Hines: An acclaimed American dancer, actor, singer, and choreographer.
- Barry Hines: A British author and screenwriter, best known for his novel "A Kestrel for a Knave," which was later adapted into the film "Kes."
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Hines surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lesley
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tina
Similar and related surnames
- Hine
- Hin
- Heins
- Hince
- Hindes
- Hinds
- Heine
- Heise
- Heinze
- Heinz
- Heintz
- Hein
- Hinde
- Higney
- Hincks
- Hiens
- Heynes
- Hinces
- Hinckes
- Hies
- Hiney
- Hinge
- Hinges
- Hings
- Hinis
- Hinke
- Hinkes
- Hinks
- Hinn
- Hinne
- Hinnes
- Hinness
- Hinnis
- Hinns
- Hins
- Hinse
- Hinves
- Hinz
- Hinze
- Hyne
- Hynes
- Hyns
- Hianes
- Hincke
- Hinney
- Hinnie
- Hinsey
- Hinsh
- Hints
- Hoines
- Hynne
- Haines
- Hanes
- Hennis
- Himes
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 5,522 people named Hines in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,718th most common surname in Britain. Around 85 in a million people in Britain are named Hines.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Hines
- Frazer Hines - Actor and cancer survivor
- Barry Hines - Author (1939 to 2016)
- Ronald Hines - Actor (1929 to 2017)
- Zavon Hines - Football player
- David Gordon Hines - Colonial army officer (1915 to 2000)
- Richard Davenport-Hines - Historian and literary biographer
- Derek Hines - Scottish football player (1931 to 2001)
- Sue Hines - Children's author
- Paul Hines - Stock car racing driver
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.