Find out how popular the last name Hancy is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hancy.

Hancy, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hancy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hancy in America

Hancy is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hancy surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hancy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hancy to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hancy

The surname Hancy has its origins in France, where it first emerged in the early 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "hansier," which means "to frequent" or "to associate with." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who was known for socializing or frequenting certain establishments.

During the Middle Ages, the Hancy name was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval charter dated around 1150, which mentions a person named "Hugues de Hanci."

As the name spread across France, it underwent several spelling variations, such as Hanci, Hancie, and Hansie. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time. In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Trésor des Chartes, an ancient collection of French royal charters, where it was recorded as "Hancy."

One notable figure bearing the Hancy surname was Jean Hancy, a 15th-century French poet and scholar. Born in Rouen around 1420, he gained recognition for his lyrical works and was associated with the literary circle of Charles d'Orléans, the Duke of Orleans.

Another individual of note was Pierre Hancy, a 16th-century French nobleman and military commander. He served under King Francis I and participated in the Italian Wars, distinguishing himself in battles against the Holy Roman Empire and its allies.

In the 17th century, the Hancy name made its way to the New World with the arrival of French settlers in North America. One such individual was Jacques Hancy, who was born in Normandy in 1635 and later emigrated to Quebec, where he became a prominent landowner and farmer.

The 18th century saw the rise of Nicolas Hancy, a French architect and urban planner. Born in Paris in 1720, he was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in the city, including the Place de la Concorde.

In the 19th century, Louis Hancy, a French sculptor and artist, gained recognition for his intricate marble and bronze works. Born in Dijon in 1825, his sculptures adorned many public spaces and buildings throughout France, showcasing his mastery of the art form.

While the Hancy surname may have originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of emigrants and migrants. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in northern France, where it emerged as a distinct and identifiable name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hancy

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hancy.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hancy was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hancy has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hancy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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