Explore the Family Name Hanan
The meaning of Hanan
Jewish: from the Biblical personal name Hanan or a short form of Elchanan or Johanan for example.
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How common is the last name Hanan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hanan has slightly decreased over the span of a decade. In 2000, Hanan was ranked 21,349th in terms of popularity and it dropped to 21,842nd by 2010, a decrease of 2.31%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,143 in 2000 to 1,190 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.11%. The proportion of people with the Hanan last name per 100,000 also decreased by 4.76%, going from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,349 | #21,842 | -2.31% |
| Count | 1,143 | 1,190 | 4.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanan
When examining the changes in ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanan, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a considerable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with growths of 64.67% and 59.03% respectively. Conversely, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races saw a decline of 38.01%. The majority of Hanans continued to identify as White, although their proportion fell slightly from 92.39% in 2000 to 90.00% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.39% | 90% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.61% | 59.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 3.03% | 64.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 1.68% | -38.01% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |