Explore the Family Name Hanger
The meaning of Hanger
English (Northamptonshire): topographic name from Middle English hanger, hangre ‘wood on a steep hillside’ (Old English hangra).
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How common is the last name Hanger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Hanger' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. Its rank dropped from 13,957 in 2000 to 14,119 in 2010, representing a -1.16% change. However, the count of this surname increased by 7.26%, with a total of 2,128 individuals having this surname in 2010 compared to 1,984 in 2000. The proportion per 100k also saw a small decrease of -2.7% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,957 | #14,119 | -1.16% |
| Count | 1,984 | 2,128 | 7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.72 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Hanger surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races. Their percentages rose by 114.29% and 171.21% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as White, however, decreased by -4.03%. Hispanic representation increased by 86.26%, while Black representation saw an increase of 17.57%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a significant rise of 103.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.94% | 89.19% | -4.03% |
| Black | 4.44% | 5.22% | 17.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.44% | 86.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 1.79% | 171.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.75% | 114.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.61% | 103.33% |