2000
#89,549
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 192
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Hanada
A Japanese surname derived from a place name meaning "rice paddy field".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 214 Americans carry the last name Hanada. That puts it at #102,571 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,601,656 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hanada surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
214
1 in 1,601,656
Census rank
#102,571
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
187
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 187 bearers of the surname Hanada in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 102571st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanada, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.5%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hanada
The surname Hanada originates from Japan, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 8th century AD during the Nara period. It is believed to have derived from the Japanese words "hana" meaning flower and "da" meaning field or paddy, suggesting a connection to the cultivation of flowers or agriculture.
Historically, the Hanada family was prominent in the Kanto region, particularly in the area around present-day Tokyo. Records from the 11th century mention a Hanada clan that held significant landholdings and played a role in local governance.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hanada Nobumitsu (1292-1372) emerged as a skilled military strategist and advisor to the Kamakura shogunate. His tactical prowess and loyalty were celebrated in several contemporary chronicles, cementing the Hanada name's association with military service.
The Hanada surname also appears in historical documents related to the arts and culture of Japan. One such individual was Hanada Kiyomitsu (1564-1628), a renowned calligrapher and poet who served as a court official during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. His works were highly praised and influenced subsequent generations of artists.
Another notable figure was Hanada Tomohiro (1788-1856), a scholar and educator who played a significant role in the development of modern Japanese education. He established a prominent school in Edo (present-day Tokyo) and authored several influential texts on ethics and morality.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Hanada family maintained a presence in various domains across Japan, with members serving as samurai retainers, advisors, and administrators. One such individual was Hanada Masanori (1727-1805), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who governed the Aizu domain with a reputation for fairness and wisdom.
As Japan entered the modern era, the Hanada surname continued to be represented in various fields, including politics, business, and academia. Hanada Kiyoshi (1909-1992) was a respected academic and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Japanese language and its evolution over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hanada
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanada, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.5%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Hanada bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hanada surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander81.3% · 152
- White7.5% · 14
- Two or more races6.4% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hanada
Hanada appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#100,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 180
-12 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 10,753 places
2020
#102,571
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 187
+7 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 2,269 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #89,549 | 192 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,302 | 180 | 0.06 | -12 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 10,753 places |
| 2020 | #102,571 | 187 | 0.06 | +7 bearers (+3.9%) | Down 2,269 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hanada surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,302 | #102,571 | -2.3% |
| Count | 180 | 187 | 3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 4.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hanada bearers went from 180 to 187 (+3.9% change). The surname moved down 2,269 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,302 to #102,571.
FAQ
Hanada surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hanada?
Name Census estimates that about 214 living Americans carry the surname Hanada. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,601,656 residents.
How common is Hanada?
Hanada ranks #102,571 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 187 people with the surname Hanada. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (214), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hanada.
Has Hanada become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hanada went from 180 recorded bearers to 187. That is an increase of 7 (+3.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #100,302 to #102,571.
What does the Census say about the background of Hanada?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanada, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 81.3%. The next largest groups are White (7.5%) and Two or More Races (6.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hanada in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.3% (152 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hanada appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (81.3%), White (7.5%), Two or More Races (6.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hanada (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hanada mean?
A Japanese surname derived from a place name meaning "rice paddy field". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hanada (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Hanada?
You can see how many people are called Hanada on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.