Explore the Family Name Hanauer
The meaning of Hanauer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from a place called Hanau in Hesse, named from Old High German hano ‘rooster’ + ouwa ‘low-lying land, island’.
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How common is the last name Hanauer in the United States?
According to the data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hanauer has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,058th most common name and by 2010, it had risen slightly to become the 41,728th most common name, a change of about 3.09%. The number of individuals bearing the Hanauer last name also grew during this period, from 473 people in 2000 to 521 in 2010, marking an increase of around 10.15%. However, the proportion of individuals named Hanauer per 100k population remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #41,728 | 3.09% |
| Count | 473 | 521 | 10.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanauer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of those with the Hanauer surname identify as White, although there is a slight decrease in this category from 98.10% in 2000 to 97.12% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a modest rise from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.51%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Hanauer surname recorded for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 97.12% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.34% | 5.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |