Explore the Family Name Hanten
The meaning of Hanten
1. German and Luxembourgish: unexplained. 2. Possibly also English: variant of Hanton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hanten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hanten has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,471st most popular surname and fell to 56,073rd place by 2010, marking a decline of 13.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 399 to 365, a drop of 8.52%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hanten per 100,000 individuals declined by 20% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #56,073 | -13.35% |
| Count | 399 | 365 | -8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanten
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Hanten surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 99.5% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slipping slightly to 98.36% in 2010. There was no recorded change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native throughout this decade. No data was suppressed during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.5% | 98.36% | -1.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |