Explore the Family Name Hannig
The meaning of Hannig
German: from a pet form of the personal name Johannes or Hans. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Dieter, Gerhard, Hans, Heinz, Inge, Kurt, Waltraud.
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How common is the last name Hannig in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hannig saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,622 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010 had fallen to rank 42,720 - a change of -5.16%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Hannig surname remained stable at 507. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a drop from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, indicating a -10.53% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #42,720 | -5.16% |
| Count | 507 | 507 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hannig
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hannig surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identified as White, although this percentage did decline slightly from 96.65% in 2000 to 92.70% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 2.17% in 2000 to 4.34% in 2010, marking a 100% change. Additionally, while the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at 0, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 92.7% | -4.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 4.34% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |