Explore the Family Name Handford
The meaning of Handford
English: variant of Hanford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Handford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Handford has seen a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 37,043rd in 2000, it fell to 40,976th ten years later, marking a decrease of 10.62%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 567 to 532, rendering a 6.17% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Handford per 100,000 individuals decreased by 14.29%, from 0.21 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #40,976 | -10.62% |
| Count | 567 | 532 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Handford
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes from 2000 to 2010. For instance, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Handford remained constant at zero. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.94 to 2.44, a 25.77% increase. Meanwhile, the share of whites dropped from 47.80 to 42.86, a decrease of 10.33%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw the most significant growth, increasing by 142.27% from 1.94 to 4.70. Lastly, the black community experienced a modest rise of 2.67%, moving from 47.97 to 49.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.97% | 49.25% | 2.67% |
| White | 47.8% | 42.86% | -10.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 4.7% | 142.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.44% | 25.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |