Explore the Family Name Hancher
The meaning of Hancher
English (Staffordshire): possibly a late variant of the Huguenot surname Hanchard, a nickname from French hanche ‘hip’ + the pejorative suffix -ard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hancher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hancher has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 47,308 in 2000 to 55,505 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 17.33 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, with a drop from 422 to 370, marking a decline of 12.32 percent. The proportion of individuals with the surname Hancher per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 18.75 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #55,505 | -17.33% |
| Count | 422 | 370 | -12.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hancher
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Hancher identify as White, with percentages standing at 95.97 in 2000, and dropping slightly to 95.41 in 2010. There was also a small percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic, with proportions standing at 1.66 in 2000 and decreasing to 1.62 by 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010. The group identifying with two or more races was present in 2000 but not recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 95.41% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.62% | -2.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |