Hinze

Hinze is a surname of German origin. It is derived from Hinz, a diminutive of the given name Heinrich (the German form of Henry). As a patronymic surname, Hinze likely originated to denote “son of Hinz” or “descendant of Hinz” in medieval German-speaking regions.

The name is attested in Germany and among populations with German ancestry in North America, Europe, and other regions through migration and diaspora. Variations in spelling arose from regional dialects, immigration clerks, and transliteration, with Hinze and Hinz being among the most common forms today.

In scholarly and genealogical references, Hinze is categorized among German-language patronymic surnames. The surname has been borne by individuals across various fields, including academics, business, and the arts, reflecting its broader use in modern populations.

Related surnames include Hinz, which shares the same root, and can be encountered in historical records and modern registries across German-speaking communities.