Explore the Family Name Hanagan
The meaning of Hanagan
Irish: variant of Hannigan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brennan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hanagan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hanagan has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,758 and had 428 counts in the U.S., accounting for 0.16 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank slipped to 50,362 with 415 counts, representing only 0.14 per 100,000 people, reflecting a change of -7.71 in rank and -3.04 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #50,362 | -7.71% |
| Count | 428 | 415 | -3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanagan
The ethnic identity associated with the Hanagan name also saw shifts from 2000 to 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identify as White, accounting for 94.39% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 92.29% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic rose from 2.80% to 3.37%. There was a notable increase in those who identify with two or more races, going from 1.17% to 2.17%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this group represented 1.20% of the total in 2010. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 92.29% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.37% | 20.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.17% | 85.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Black | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |