Explore the Family Name Hankey
The meaning of Hankey
English: from a pet form of Hanke; see Hanks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hankey in the United States?
The surname Hankey, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,203rd in popularity and dropped to a rank of 18,507th in 2010, indicating a decline of 7.58%. The number of people bearing the surname Hankey also slightly decreased during this period, from 1,518 in 2000 to 1,492 in 2010, marking a 1.71% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Hankey per 100,000 people decreased by 8.93%, from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,203 | #18,507 | -7.58% |
| Count | 1,518 | 1,492 | -1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.51 | -8.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hankey
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Hankey identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 94.20% in 2000 to 91.22% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a significant increase during this period, from 2.37% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010, an increase of 103.80%. The percentages of those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic origins also saw increases, at 18.99% and 16.67% respectively. Notably, no individuals with the surname Hankey identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 91.22% | -3.16% |
| Black | 2.37% | 4.83% | 103.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.88% | 18.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.54% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |