Explore the Family Name Hanis
The meaning of Hanis
1. Czech and Slovak (Haniš): from the personal name Haniš, a vernacular short form of Latin/German Johannes (see John). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Polish cognates Hanisz and Hanysz. The homonymous Sorbian cognates, Hanyš (Lower Sorbian) and Haniš (Upper Sorbian), are found in Germanized and other Americanized forms, only (see Hanisch and Hanish). 2. Hungarian: from German Hanisch. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the personal name Hanna 6.
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How common is the last name Hanis in the United States?
According to the data provided from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hanis saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 61,855 in popularity, with 303 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 62,531, despite an increase in count to 320 individuals - a growth of 5.61%. The proportion of people with the surname Hanis per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #62,531 | -1.09% |
| Count | 303 | 320 | 5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanis
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanis, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased slightly from 93.07% to 91.25%. Simultaneously, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander - growing by 23.78% to represent 5.31% of individuals with the Hanis surname. For the first time in 2010, a small percentage (1.88%) identified as Hispanic. Meanwhile, the number of those who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.07% | 91.25% | -1.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.29% | 5.31% | 23.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |