Explore the Family Name Hanni
The meaning of Hanni
Swiss German (Hänni): from a shortened pet form of the personal name Johannes (see John). Compare Haenni and Hanny. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz, Kurt, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Hanni in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hanni has seen a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, Hanni was ranked 31,658th in terms of popularity and had a count of 690. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 35,246 with a count of 639, marking an 11.33% decrease in rank and a 7.39% decrease in count. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also saw a decline of 15.38%, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #35,246 | -11.33% |
| Count | 690 | 639 | -7.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanni
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts. In 2000, 95.65% of those with the Hanni surname identified as White, a figure that remained virtually unchanged in 2010 at 95.62%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. The representation of those identifying as Two or more races decreased slightly by 13.79%, while the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 8.05%. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.56% of individuals with the Hanni surname identified as Hispanic, whereas there were no reports of this ethnic identity in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.62% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.25% | -13.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0.94% | 8.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |