Explore the Family Name Hank
The meaning of Hank
1. German: from a North German or Slavic pet form of Johann. 2. German (Alemannic): from a pet form of Heinrich. 3. English: variant of Hanke; see Hanks.
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How common is the last name Hank in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hank saw a marginal change from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 14,422nd most popular surname in the United States, but fell slightly in popularity to the 15,318th rank by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.21%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Hank surname increased marginally from 1,899 in 2000 to 1,916 in 2010, an uptick of 0.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased, from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,422 | #15,318 | -6.21% |
| Count | 1,899 | 1,916 | 0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.65 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hank
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hank, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few notable shifts over the decade. In 2000, approximately 88.31% of those with the surname were White, which declined to 85.49% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname grew by 15.34%, and individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 43.5%. Hispanics, although making up a smaller portion of the individuals with the Hank surname, experienced the greatest increase, at 147.45%. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased by 19.95%. Lastly, there was a modest increase in the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Hank surname, growing by 19.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.31% | 85.49% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 3.39% | 147.45% |
| Black | 4.11% | 3.29% | -19.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.58% | 3.08% | 19.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.87% | 43.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.63% | 1.88% | 15.34% |