Explore the Family Name Hanak
The meaning of Hanak
Czech and Slovak (Hanák, rarely Haňák); Polish: 1. habitational name for someone from Haná, a region in central Moravia. 2. from a shortened pet form of the Latin and German personal name Johannes (see John). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Horst, Otto.
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How common is the last name Hanak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hanak saw its popularity decrease slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,957th most common name in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 37,735th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals carrying the Hanak surname remained relatively stable, with 590 reported in 2000 and 589 reported a decade later. This represents a minor decrease of 0.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.22 to 0.2, marking a change of -9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #37,735 | -4.94% |
| Count | 590 | 589 | -0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanak
In terms of ethnic identity, the Hanak surname has been predominantly associated with White ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.31% of the individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 97.11%. It's worth noting that there was a small shift towards greater diversity during this period. In 2010, some individuals with the Hanak surname began identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.02%) or as Hispanic (0.85%). This was not the case in 2000 when these categories were recorded as 0%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.11% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |