Explore the Family Name Hankes
The meaning of Hankes
1. English: variant of Hanks. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Khanke (a pet form of Khane, from Hebrew Ḥanna; see Hanna 6), with the Yiddish possessive suffix -s.
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How common is the last name Hankes in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hankes was ranked 40,265 in popularity in the year 2000 and saw a slight decrease by 2010, bringing it to the 40,313 spot. This represents a minimal change of -0.12%. Although its ranking declined slightly, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 512 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, marking a 6.05% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there's been a small decline from 0.19 to 0.18, a -5.26% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #40,313 | -0.12% |
| Count | 512 | 543 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hankes
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Hankes surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 95.70% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity among those bearing the Hankes surname is an identification with two or more races, which increased by 21.17% over the same decade. A small portion identifies as Hispanic, growing from 1.37% to 1.47%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 96.13% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.66% | 21.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.47% | 7.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |