Explore the Family Name Hanssen
The meaning of Hanssen
Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Hans, a variant of Hansen. As a Dutch and Flemish name it is particularly common in Dutch and Belgian Limburg. Compare Hansen and Hansson 2. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Per, Alf, Maren, Nels, Tollef, Tor. German Otto, Manfred, Monika.
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How common is the last name Hanssen in the United States?
The surname Hanssen sees a slight dip in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,350th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 26,126th. The total count of people with this surname also fell by 7.78%, from 1,016 in 2000 to 937 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.79% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,350 | #26,126 | -11.89% |
| Count | 1,016 | 937 | -7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.32 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanssen
As for ethnicity, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a notably diverse change between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with the surname Hanssen is White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.96% in 2000 to 93.70% in 2010. There was a significant rise in the Hispanic population with this surname; they made up only 1.18% in 2000, but increased to 3.20% by 2010. The percentage of those with two or more races identified dropped from 1.77% to 1.28%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase from 0% to 1.07%. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 93.7% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 3.2% | 171.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.28% | -27.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |