Explore the Family Name Hansch
The meaning of Hansch
Germanized form of Sorbian Hańš and Hanš: from Lower Sorbian and Upper Sorbian vernacular short forms of the Latin/German personal name Johannes (see John). Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Otto, Dieter, Monika, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Hansch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hansch saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hansch was ranked 71,372nd most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 82,613th position, marking a decrease of 15.75%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped from 255 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, indicating a decline of 10.59%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hansch per 100,000 decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #82,613 | -15.75% |
| Count | 255 | 228 | -10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hansch
Regarding its ethnic identity, the census data reveals the majority of individuals with the surname Hansch identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.04% of Hanschs identified as White, a figure which slightly reduced to 97.37% in 2010. It should be noted that no significant changes were observed in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or individuals identifying with two or more races. These categories remained at zero or were suppressed for privacy in both 2000 and 2010. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 97.37% | -0.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |