Explore the Family Name Hanigan
The meaning of Hanigan
Irish: variant of Hannigan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hanigan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hanigan has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,908th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 44,423rd spot, marking an 8.59% decrease. The total count of people with this last name also declined by 3.78%, from 503 in 2000 to 484 in 2010. This drop is reflected in the reduced proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.19 to 0.16, a 15.79% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #44,423 | -8.59% |
| Count | 503 | 484 | -3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanigan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifting trends for the Hanigan surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Hanigans identified as White (94.83% in 2000 and 91.12% in 2010), there were some notable changes in other ethnic identities. The percentage of Hanigans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared completely by 2010 after accounting for 1.19% in 2000. People identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 1.19% to 2.27%. There was also a substantial rise in those identifying as Hispanic, nearly doubling from 1.99% to 3.93%. Meanwhile, the Black population within the Hanigan surname was non-existent in 2000 but rose to 1.65% by 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 91.12% | -3.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.93% | 97.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 2.27% | 90.76% |
| Black | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |