Explore the Family Name Hanken
The meaning of Hanken
1. English (Northumberland): variant of Hankin. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. 2. North German: variant of Hanke and Hanneken.
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How common is the last name Hanken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hanken has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,677 among all surnames but fell to 51,066 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of about 19.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 478 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, marking a reduction of around 14.64%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Hanken per 100,000 decreased by 22.22%, going from 0.18 to 0.14 over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #51,066 | -19.66% |
| Count | 478 | 408 | -14.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanken
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Hanken identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.86% of the Hankens identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.32% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname during both census years. However, there was a notable increase in those who identified as Hispanic, from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.47% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races remained relatively consistent, with an increase of only 0.68% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.32% | -0.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.47% | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.47% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |