Explore the Family Name Hansing
The meaning of Hansing
North German: patronymic from Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hansing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hansing saw a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hansing was ranked 62,396th most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to 67,519th position, marking an 8.21 percent decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 300 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, a reduction of 2.67 percent. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, the decrease was even more significant at 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #67,519 | -8.21% |
| Count | 300 | 292 | -2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hansing
The same Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Hansing surname. Across both years, the majority identified as White, with a slight increase from 97.67 percent in 2000 to 97.95 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, representation of other ethnicities remained minimal or non-existent. People identifying as Hispanic appeared for the first time in the 2010 census data, making up 2.05 percent of the Hansing surname bearers. There were no recorded individuals in either year identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 97.95% | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |