Explore the Family Name Hankinson
The meaning of Hankinson
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): from the Middle English personal name Hankin + -son.
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How common is the last name Hankinson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hankinson saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 14,020 to 14,058. Despite this small drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Hankinson surname increased by 8.51%, from 1,974 in 2000 to 2,142 in 2010. There was no change in the proportion per 100k people bearing this surname, remaining steady at 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,020 | #14,058 | -0.27% |
| Count | 1,974 | 2,142 | 8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hankinson
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Hankinson surname. In 2010, 87.96% of individuals with this surname identified as White, showing a marginal decrease from 88.04% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased by 14.19%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 41.55%. Furthermore, there was a notable increase of 85.15% in those identifying with two or more races. Small changes were also noted in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with increases of 12.00% and decreases of 28.26% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.04% | 87.96% | -0.09% |
| Black | 8.81% | 7.56% | -14.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.01% | 41.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.87% | 85.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.33% | -28.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.28% | 12% |