Explore the Family Name Hannis
The meaning of Hannis
English (Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire): variant of Annis with prosthetic H-.
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How common is the last name Hannis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Hannis' saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,482nd in terms of commonality but dropped to 51,830th by 2010, marking a 13.96% reduction in rank. The number of people carrying this surname also declined over this decade, with a count of 443 in 2000 dropping to 401 in 2010, which represents a 9.48% decrease. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people fell by 12.5%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #51,830 | -13.96% |
| Count | 443 | 401 | -9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hannis
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Hannis'. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (83.97%), a percentage that increased to 86.28% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.03% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. However, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname, falling from 11.51% in 2000 to 8.48% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races remained at 0 in both years, and no data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.97% | 86.28% | 2.75% |
| Black | 11.51% | 8.48% | -26.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.74% | 34.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |