Explore the Family Name Hanshew
The meaning of Hanshew
Americanized form of German Handschuh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hanshew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hanshew showed a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,877th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 28,587th spot, representing a change of -2.55%. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 2.84% from 811 in 2000 to 834 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals with the Hanshew surname per 100,000 people decreased by -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,877 | #28,587 | -2.55% |
| Count | 811 | 834 | 2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanshew
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Hanshew surname identify as White. In 2000, this was true for 98.03% of Hanshews, but by 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 96.16%, a change of -1.91%. The census also recorded an increase in those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races over the same period. In 2000, no individuals with the Hanshew surname identified as Hispanic or multiracial, but by 2010, these figures had risen to 1.56% and 1.44% respectively. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 96.16% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |