Explore the Family Name Hanka
The meaning of Hanka
Czech, Polish, and Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Johan, from German Johann(es) (see John). Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Etelka, Laszlo. Czech Ladislav.
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How common is the last name Hanka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hanka has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,465th in popularity, while in 2010 it moved to the 76,768th position, marking a 0.4% decrease. The count of people bearing this surname, however, actually increased from 234 to 250 even though the proportion per 100k decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #76,768 | -0.4% |
| Count | 234 | 250 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanka
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Hanka surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as white. In 2000, 97.86% of the population identified as white, which slightly decreased to 96.8% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation among the Hanka surname holders during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 96.8% | -1.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |