Explore the Family Name Haner

The meaning of Haner

1. German: variant of Hahner 1, a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Hahn. 2. German (Häner): see Haener.

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How common is the last name Haner in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Haner has significantly increased over a decade. In 2000, Haner ranked 15,583 in popularity with 1,722 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 13,616 with a count of 2,225, representing a growth rate of 29.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.64 to 0.75, marking an increase of 17.19%.

20002010Change
Rank#15,583#13,61612.62%
Count1,7222,22529.21%
Proportion per 100k0.640.7517.19%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haner

Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haner according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see a diverse range of backgrounds. In 2000, 94.31% identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 91.78% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.63% to 2.97%. Similarly, those identifying as Black doubled from 0.81% to 1.66%. A rise was also seen in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.70% to 0.85%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.39% to 1.44%). Individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a moderate increase from 1.16% to 1.30%.

20002010Change
White94.31%91.78%-2.68%
Hispanic1.63%2.97%82.21%
Black0.81%1.66%104.94%
American Indian and Alaskan Native1.39%1.44%3.6%
Two or More Races1.16%1.3%12.07%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.7%0.85%21.43%