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

Hanekamp, 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 Hanekamp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanekamp in America

Hanekamp is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanekamp surname appeared 163 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 Hanekamp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hanekamp 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 Hanekamp

The surname Hanekamp is believed to have originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German words "hane," meaning rooster, and "kamp," which translates to field or enclosure. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near a rooster-filled field or farm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hanekamp surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval Saxon charters and documents dating back to the 9th century. Here, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Hanenkamp" and "Hanencampe," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time.

During the 13th century, the Hanekamp name gained prominence in the region of Lower Saxony, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Hanover. Historical records from this period, including church registers and land deeds, reference several individuals bearing the Hanekamp surname.

Notable figures in the Hanekamp lineage include Johann Hanekamp (1543-1612), a respected theologian and author of several treatises on religious subjects. In the 18th century, Heinrich Hanekamp (1699-1768) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and craftsman, renowned for his intricate woodcarvings adorning churches and public buildings throughout northern Germany.

Another prominent individual was Gertrud Hanekamp (1825-1901), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bremen. Her efforts played a vital role in advocating for equal educational opportunities for women during a time when such initiatives were rare.

The Hanekamp name also made its mark in the realm of exploration and discovery. In the late 19th century, Ernst Hanekamp (1871-1934) embarked on several expeditions to the remote regions of Africa, contributing to the cartographic knowledge of the continent and documenting his findings in a series of published journals.

Throughout the centuries, the Hanekamp surname has been linked to various locations and place names, such as the village of Hanekampsheide in Lower Saxony, which likely derived its name from the surname itself. Additionally, variations like "Hanekampf" and "Hanekampff" have been documented in historical records, reflecting regional linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanekamp

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

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 Hanekamp 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 Hanekamp 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 Hanekamp was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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