Explore the Family Name Hanratty
The meaning of Hanratty
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hIonnrachtaigh ‘descendant of Ionnrachtach’ (also Annrachtach), a personal name meaning ‘marauder, attacker’. Compare Enright.
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How common is the last name Hanratty in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hanratty saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell by approximately 3.23%, shifting from 23207 in 2000 to 23957 in 2010. However, there was a slight increase in the count of individuals with this surname, growing by 2.63% from 1026 to 1053 persons. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.26%, indicating that while the number of people bearing this name grew, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,207 | #23,957 | -3.23% |
| Count | 1,026 | 1,053 | 2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanratty
The ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanratty between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority identified as White (96.78% dropped to 94.11%), an increase in those identifying as Hispanic and those claiming two or more races was observed. The Hispanic identification rose by a significant 146.46% from 1.27% to 3.13%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased by 126.14%, from 0.88% to 1.99%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly, while no Hanrattys identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 94.11% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 3.13% | 146.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.99% | 126.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.76% | -2.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |