Explore the Family Name Hanus
The meaning of Hanus
1. Czech and Slovak (also Hanuš): from the old personal name Hanuš, a shortened form of German Johannes (see John). 2. Dutch: from a shortened form of the personal name Johannes (see John).
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How common is the last name Hanus in the United States?
The surname Hanus holds a modest rank in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 19,118, dropping slightly to 19,275 in 2010, marking a decline of 0.82%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals carrying the Hanus surname increased from 1,316 in 2000 to 1,406 in 2010, showcasing an increase of 6.84%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,118 | #19,275 | -0.82% |
| Count | 1,316 | 1,406 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.48 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanus
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanus, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority belong to the White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.90% of those with the Hanus surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.38% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races both decreased by about 6.58%, from 0.76% and 1.52% respectively in 2000 to 0.71% and 1.42% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Hanus surname increased significantly by 43.06%, rising from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. The proportions identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.38% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.06% | 43.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.42% | -6.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.71% | -6.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |