Explore the Family Name Hankin
The meaning of Hankin
1. English: from the Middle English personal name Hankin, a pet form of Hann, which in English usage was usually a short form of Hanry (Henry), and occasionally perhaps a rhyming pet form of Randal (Randolph). In Middle Dutch, Hankin was a pet form of Johan (John), a usage which may have been brought to England by Flemings after the Norman Conquest, but no examples have yet been found in Middle English where a man named John was also called Hankin. Compare Henkin, Hanks, and Hancock. 2. English: from Middle English Handekin, a pet form of the personal name Hand, Hond (see Hand). 3. English: from the Middle English personal name Hamekin, a pet form of Hame (Hamo). See Haimes and Hammond. 4. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from Khanke (a pet form of the Yiddish female personal name Khane, from Hebrew Ḥanna; see Hanna), with the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yaron, Abbe, Isadore, Myer, Yitzhak.
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How common is the last name Hankin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hankin has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Initially ranked 25,060th in 2000, it dropped to the rank of 26,887 in 2010, signifying a -7.29% change. The count of people bearing this surname also declined from 929 to 903 during this decade, representing a -2.8% change. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals possessing the surname Hankin per 100k also experienced an -8.82% drop from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,060 | #26,887 | -7.29% |
| Count | 929 | 903 | -2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hankin
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Hankin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the period from 2000 to 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the percentage of those identifying as White showed a minor increase of 0.25%, rising from 92.68% to 92.91%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.05% to 3.32%, marking a growth of 61.95%. Meanwhile, the Black community with the surname Hankin saw a decline from 4.31% to 2.10%, a reduction of 51.28%. Lastly, the category of Two or more races had included new individuals by 2010, accounting for 0.78% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 92.91% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.32% | 61.95% |
| Black | 4.31% | 2.1% | -51.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |