Hinson

Hinson is a surname and a place name used in several English-speaking countries. The surname is generally considered of English origin and may derive from a place name or from a personal name; its precise etymology varies by family history. Today, Hinson is found among populations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other regions, often associated with families tracing ancestry to English roots.

As a surname, Hinson has been carried by individuals in a range of occupations, including public service, athletics, the arts, and academia. Notable individuals are distributed across different periods and regions.

There are multiple places named Hinson in the United States, typically small communities or unincorporated areas. In addition, geographic features such as creeks or lakes may bear the name in some locales.

In culture and media, the name Hinson may be used for fictional characters or for entities named after people with the surname.