Explore the Family Name Hanby
The meaning of Hanby
English: variant of Hamby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hanby in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hanby has seen minor changes in the 2000s. In terms of rank, the name dropped from position 25,006 in 2000 to 26,833 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly declined from 932 in 2000 to 906 in 2010, which is a drop of 2.79%. The proportion per 100k people also reduced from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010, witnessing an 11.43% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,006 | #26,833 | -7.31% |
| Count | 932 | 906 | -2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanby
When it comes to the ethnicity linked to the Hanby surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native with this surname went down to zero in 2010 from 0.64 in 2000 for both categories. However, the percentage of those identifying as of two or more ethnic identities slightly increased from 1.18 to 1.21. The majority who carried this surname identified as White, with a slight decline from 94.96% in 2000 to 94.37% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw the most significant jump, rising from 1.5% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010, marking a 62% increase. Lastly, the Black population with this surname decreased from 1.07 to 0.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 94.37% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.43% | 62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.21% | 2.54% |
| Black | 1.07% | 0.88% | -17.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |