Explore the Family Name Hana
The meaning of Hana
1. Muslim: from the Arabic female personal name Hanā’ ‘bliss, happiness’. 2. Assyrian/Chaldean: variant of Hanna 5. 3. Czech (Hána): from a pet form of the German personal name Johann(es) (see John). 4. Albanian: nickname from hanë (definite form hana) ‘moon’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Hani, Amad, Amir, Awni, Azhar, Aziz, Badr, Basima, Majid, Mamdoh, Milad, Nagi.
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How common is the last name Hana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hana has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,970th in commonality, but by 2010, it had risen to 24,339th — a 21.41% increase in rank. Not only did the rank change, but the actual count of individuals with the Hana surname also surged from 709 in 2000 to 1,030 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 45.28%. This degree of rise is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which climbed from 0.26 to 0.35, registering a 34.62% uptick.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #24,339 | 21.41% |
| Count | 709 | 1,030 | 45.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.35 | 34.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hana
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Hana also saw some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of bearers were White (75.32%), and this percentage increased even further to 86.50% by 2010. The second highest ethnic group was 'Two or more races', constituting 14.25% in 2000; however, this figure substantially decreased to 5.15% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders, who made up 3.39% in 2000, also saw a decline to 2.91% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.95% to 3.20%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.32% | 86.5% | 14.84% |
| Two or More Races | 14.25% | 5.15% | -63.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 3.2% | -18.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.39% | 2.91% | -14.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |