Explore the Family Name Hansman
The meaning of Hansman
Dutch variant or Americanized form of German Hansmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hansman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hansman experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Hansman name ranked 46,000 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had slipped to 49,268 - a decrease of 7.1%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly over the same period, from 437 to 427, marking a 2.29% reduction. This resulted in the proportion of people named Hansman per 100,000 falling from 0.16 to 0.14, a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #49,268 | -7.1% |
| Count | 437 | 427 | -2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hansman
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the Hansman surname identify as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 97.94% in 2000 to 94.85% in 2010. During this timeframe, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 1.41%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.6% to 2.34%, a considerable increase of 46.25%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 94.85% | -3.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.34% | 46.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |