Explore the Family Name Hanning
The meaning of Hanning
1. Dutch and North German: habitational name from a farm so named, once belonging to a certain Han(no) and his kin (see Hannen). 2. German: variant of Hannig. 3. Scottish and northern English: habitational name from one or more of numerous places in southern Scotland and northern England called Haining, from Middle English haining ‘enclosure’. Sources of the name in Scotland include The Haining near Selkirk (Selkirkshire), Haining Mains in Riccarton (Ayrshire), and a lost place in Livingston (West Lothian). Possible sources of the surname in northern England are Haining in Elsdon (Northumberland), Haining in Monkwearmouth (Durham), Hinning House in Bootle (Cumberland), and Hainings Gate in Kirkandrews on Eden (Cumberland).
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How common is the last name Hanning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hanning has shown a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 15,942 in terms of popularity but moved up to a position of 15,002 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.9%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,674 in 2000 to 1,969 in 2010, an increase of 17.62%. Moreover, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Hanning surname rose by 8.06% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,942 | #15,002 | 5.9% |
| Count | 1,674 | 1,969 | 17.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.67 | 8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanning
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the Hanning surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was no recorded percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders or individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, but by 2010 these groups made up 0.46% and 1.73%, respectively. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of Hannings at 93.19% in 2000, though this decreased to 88.52% in 2010. During the same period, there were increases in the percentages of Hispanic (from 1.14% to 1.88%), Black (from 3.05% to 5.08%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 1.43% to 2.34%) individuals carrying the Hanning surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 88.52% | -5.01% |
| Black | 3.05% | 5.08% | 66.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.43% | 2.34% | 63.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.88% | 64.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |