Explore the Family Name Hanvey
The meaning of Hanvey
Irish (Down): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAinbhíth ‘descendant of Ainbhíoth’, a personal name meaning ‘un-peace’, i.e. ‘stormy’. Compare Hannaway and Hanafin.
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How common is the last name Hanvey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hanvey saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hanvey ranked 22,833rd in terms of frequency, with around 1,047 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, though the count of individuals with this surname had increased to 1,103, it's popularity rank fell to 23,135th, indicating a relative decline in proportion per 100k population from 0.39 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,833 | #23,135 | -1.32% |
| Count | 1,047 | 1,103 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hanvey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hanvey also showed some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the proportion decreased slightly from 95.8% to 94.56%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase, jumping from 1.53% to 2.72%. There was also a new appearance of Black ethnic identification at 0.73%, which was not present in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those reporting two or more races decreased marginally, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.56% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.72% | 77.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.09% | -5.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |