Explore the Family Name Hannant
The meaning of Hannant
English (Norfolk): from a Middle English (Anglo-Scandinavian) personal name Anand, Old Norse Anund, with prosthetic H-. Anund is very well represented in medieval Norfolk. Compare Annand.
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How common is the last name Hannant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hannant has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 113,519th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 126,018th. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 143 to 136. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #126,018 | -11.01% |
| Count | 143 | 136 | -4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hannant
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hannant also saw shifts during this time period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages increasing from 93.71% in 2000 to 97.06% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.50% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No significant changes were noted for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.71% | 97.06% | 3.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |