Explore the Family Name Hanford
The meaning of Hanford
English: habitational name from any of the places called Hanford (Staffordshire and Dorset), Handforth (Cheshire), or Hannaford in Swimbridge (Devon).
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How common is the last name Hanford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hanford has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell by approximately 6% from 14,715 in 2000 to 15,595 in 2010. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hanford surname increased slightly by 1.3%, from 1,851 in 2000 to 1,875 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,715 | #15,595 | -5.98% |
| Count | 1,851 | 1,875 | 1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.64 | -7.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanford
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanford, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we can see some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change occurred in the Hispanic category, which saw an increase of about 61%, from 2.16% to 3.47%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.84%. The proportion of those identifying as Black saw a modest increase of around 14%. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed or dropped to zero for privacy reasons. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races declined by over 25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.44% | 84.85% | -1.84% |
| Black | 8.64% | 9.81% | 13.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.47% | 60.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.33% | -25.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |