HINKS
Hinks
The surname Hinks is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is a variant of the name Hinck or Hincks. It is a locational surname, deriving from places named Hinckley in Leicestershire or Hinxworth in Hertfordshire. The name may also have derived from the Old English personal name Hyne or Hynca, combined with the suffix "-ing", denoting "son of".
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Hinks dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the name Hinks have been found in various regions across Britain. The name is particularly prevalent in the Midlands and southern England.
Throughout history, bearers of the surname Hinks have been involved in diverse professions and pursuits, including agriculture, trade, and various skilled crafts. The name has spread geographically, with descendants of Hinks families now found across the United Kingdom and even in other parts of the world.
Today, the surname Hinks continues to be borne by many individuals, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and heritage.
There are approximately 2,475 people named Hinks in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,542nd most common surname in Britain. Around 38 in a million people in Britain are named Hinks.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Amy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Laura
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
- Zoe