Explore the Family Name Hankla
The meaning of Hankla
Altered form of English Hankley, unexplained. The surname Hankley is very rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hankla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Hankla" showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,904th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 55,386th place. Despite this, the overall count of people with the Hankla surname increased from 359 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, an increase of 3.34%. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.13 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #55,386 | -2.75% |
| Count | 359 | 371 | 3.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hankla
When considering ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Hankla surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.49% of Hanklas identified as White, although this decreased slightly to 94.34% by 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a new category emerged, with 2.43% of Hanklas reporting they belong to two or more races. No Hanklas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 94.34% | -3.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.43% | 45.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |