Explore the Family Name Haniff
The meaning of Haniff
Muslim: variant of Hanif.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haniff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Haniff' has seen an increase in popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 51,119th most popular surname and had a count of 383. However, by 2010, the rank improved to 38,902 with a headcount of 567. This signifies a change of approximately 23.9% in rank and a 48.04% increase in the count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 35.71%, rising from 0.14 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #38,902 | 23.9% |
| Count | 383 | 567 | 48.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.19 | 35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haniff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Haniff' has also shifted over the 10 years as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, 45.95% of those with the Haniff surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping slightly to 50.79% by 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races saw a significant drop from 32.38% to 10.41%. On the other hand, those identifying as White increased from 3.92% to 6.17%. The Hispanic representation rose from 3.66% to 4.59%. The Black community saw the largest increase from 11.49% to 25.22%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 2.61% to 2.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 45.95% | 50.79% | 10.53% |
| Black | 11.49% | 25.22% | 119.5% |
| Two or More Races | 32.38% | 10.41% | -67.85% |
| White | 3.92% | 6.17% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.66% | 4.59% | 25.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.61% | 2.82% | 8.05% |