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

Hanes, 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 Hanes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanes in America

Hanes is the 3824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanes surname appeared 9,268 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Hanes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hanes 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 Hanes

The surname Hanes has its roots in Wales, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Welsh personal name "Hywel" or "Hywel ab Hanes," which means "son of Hanes." This suggests that the name may have originated from an ancestor named Hanes.

In the late 12th century, the name Hanes appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire in England. These rolls were a record of financial transactions between the Crown and the counties, indicating that individuals bearing this name were present in the region during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hanes can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings in England. However, the spelling varied, appearing as "Hanes" or "Hanys."

In the 13th century, the name Hanes was associated with various place names in Wales, such as Llanddewi-Aberarth and Llanddewi-Brefi, where it was recorded as "Hanes" or "Hanys." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a specific location or region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Hanes. One such person was John Hanes (c. 1500-1570), a Welsh priest and scholar who served as the Bishop of Llandaff. Another was William Hanes (1633-1705), a Welsh clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

In the 19th century, Edward Hanes (1814-1891) was a Welsh industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the coal mining industry in South Wales. He founded the Hanes and Lewis Colliery and was a prominent figure in the local community.

Another notable individual with the surname Hanes was James Hanes (1832-1914), a Welsh-born American industrialist who established the Hanes Knitting Company in North Carolina. The company, now known as Hanes Brands, is a leading manufacturer of underwear and apparel.

Lastly, John Hanes (1884-1958) was an American businessman and philanthropist who served as the president of the Hanes Knitting Company. He played a significant role in the company's growth and success, and also contributed to various charitable organizations in North Carolina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanes

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

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

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