Explore the Family Name Hannay
The meaning of Hannay
Scottish: variant of Hanna.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hannay in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hannay has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 42,757 in frequency, but by 2010, it slipped to 48,628th place, marking a decrease of 13.73%. The total count of individuals with this surname also reflected this trend, falling from 477 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, a drop of 9.01%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased as well, going from 0.18 to 0.15, representing a 16.67% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #48,628 | -13.73% |
| Count | 477 | 434 | -9.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hannay
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hannay, significant changes were observed in the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 96.44% to 98.62%. On the contrary, the share of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero by 2010, from 1.26% and 1.68% respectively in 2000. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Hispanic, Black or those of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 98.62% | 2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.68% | 0% | -100% |