Explore the Family Name Hansford
The meaning of Hansford
English: 1. habitational name from Hansford Barton in Ashreigny, or from one of two other places called Hansford or Handsford in Chawleigh and Bondleigh (all Devon). The origins of these placenames are uncertain; some may be derived from the surname, and it is not clear which early forms belong to which place. The form Hamtoneford, recorded in 1205, suggests Old English hām-tūn ‘home farm’ (from hām ‘homestead’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’) + ford ‘ford’, though hām-tūn is very rare in Devon. Another possibility is Old English hēan, dative form of hēah ‘high’, + tūn + ford. 2. variant of Hanford with an intrusive -s-.
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How common is the last name Hansford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hansford has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. The rank only shifted slightly from 10,212 in 2000 to 10,234 in 2010, a small decrease of 0.22%. However, the count of people bearing this surname increased by 8.74% during the same period, rising from 2,896 to 3,149. This equates to roughly 1.07 people per 100k maintaining the same proportion in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,212 | #10,234 | -0.22% |
| Count | 2,896 | 3,149 | 8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.07 | 1.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hansford
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Hansford shows some fluctuations according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 79.52% in 2000 to 76.98% in 2010. Those identifying as Black or African American showed a slight increase (10.36%) to make up 18.86% of individuals with the Hansford surname in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with an increase of 83.33% and 84.88%, respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying with two or more races decreased by 18.93%. There was also a moderate increase of 28.81% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.52% | 76.98% | -3.19% |
| Black | 17.09% | 18.86% | 10.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.59% | 84.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.37% | -18.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.76% | 28.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.44% | 83.33% |