Explore the Family Name Hanifin
The meaning of Hanifin
Irish: variant of Hanafin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hanifin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hanifin has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 51,945th in 2000, it dropped to 54,296th in 2010, representing a change of -4.53%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname slightly increased from 376 to 380 over the same period, showing a growth of 1.06%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor reduction of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #54,296 | -4.53% |
| Count | 376 | 380 | 1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanifin
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanifin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those carrying the Hanifin surname identified as White, although there was a negligible decline of -0.25% over the period. The representation of other ethnicities is minimal or non-existent. However, a small percentage identifying with two or more races has been observed, increasing from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. There were no instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 97.89% | -0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.58% | 18.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |