Explore the Family Name Hanavan
The meaning of Hanavan
Irish: variant of Hanafin or alternatively of the cognateHannavan, a shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic ÓHainbheáin occurring chiefly in County Monaghan.
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How common is the last name Hanavan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hanavan has seen a modest decline over the past decade. In terms of overall ranking, it fell slightly from 70,679 in 2000 to 71,042 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.51%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing the name Hanavan increased by 6.59% to 275 during the same period. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Hanavan per 100,000 decreased by 10% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #71,042 | -0.51% |
| Count | 258 | 275 | 6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanavan
When examining the ethnicity of those carrying the Hanavan surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts are evident. In both 2000 and 2010, a significant majority identified as White - 97.67% and 96.73%, respectively. This indicates a slight decrease of 0.96% over the decade. Notably, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Hanavan surname rose to 2.18% in 2010, while there were no recorded instances of this ethnic identity in 2000. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either stagnant at 0% or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 96.73% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| 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% |