Hines Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Hines last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Hines last name
Meaning of the Hines last name: servant, or descendant of Eidhin. Hines has two main roots. In England it can come from an old word for a servant or farm worker, or from a nickname linked with the hind, the female deer. In Ireland it comes from a Gaelic family of south Galway, a name that also gives Hynes. A curious detail: both strands met in the United States, where Hines is especially common in the South.
Arms associated with the Hines name
In England, gold stood for generosity and silver for peace, and arms used by Hines families speak that old language of colour.
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Hines name FAQ
What does the Hines name mean?
Servant, or descendant of Eidhin. Common variants include Hynes, Hinds, Hyne.
Where does the Hines surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Ireland and Australia.
Is there a Hines coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Hines coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.