Explore the Family Name Hanse
The meaning of Hanse
1. Dutch: variant of Hansen. 2. German: variant of Hans. 3. German: habitational name from a place called Hansen in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Hanse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hanse has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 58,337. This represents a relative change of 5.21%. The number of people bearing the surname also rose from 305 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, illustrating a 14.1% growth. Similarly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people grew from 0.11 to 0.12, marking a 9.09% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #58,337 | 5.21% |
| Count | 305 | 348 | 14.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanse
The ethnic identity associated with the Hanse surname also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority (84.26%) of those with the Hanse surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 80.75% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease from 6.56% in 2000 to 4.02% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Black increased notably from 8.20% to 13.79%. There were no significant changes in the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.26% | 80.75% | -4.17% |
| Black | 8.2% | 13.79% | 68.17% |
| Hispanic | 6.56% | 4.02% | -38.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |