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

Hanik, 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 Hanik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanik in America

Hanik is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanik surname appeared 149 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 Hanik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hanik 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 Hanik

The surname Hanik originated in the Rhineland region of Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "hane," which means "rooster." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone who bore a resemblance to a rooster or had a cocky demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Nassoicus, a medieval document from the 13th century, which mentions a "Johannes Hanich" in the year 1268. Another early reference is in the Würzburg Monastery Records, where a "Konrad Hanigk" is listed as a tenant farmer in 1314.

The name Hanik is thought to have originated in the village of Hahnheim, located near the city of Mainz. This village's name translates to "rooster's home," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the bird.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the name was Johannes Hanik, a Lutheran theologian and reformer born in Heilbronn in 1524. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

Another historical figure with this surname was Johann Hanik, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century. Born in Nuremberg in 1639, he is known for his skillful etchings and engravings depicting religious and mythological scenes.

The name Hanik also appears in the records of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), with a Captain Matthias Hanik mentioned as a commander of a mercenary unit in the service of the Elector of Bavaria.

In the 18th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Georg Hanik, a German composer and organist born in Weiden in 1770. He composed numerous works for the church and is remembered for his contributions to the development of sacred music.

Another notable figure was Karl Hanik, a German politician and lawyer who lived in the 19th century. Born in Bamberg in 1818, he served as a member of the Reichstag and was instrumental in drafting several important legal codes during his career.

While these examples demonstrate the historical presence of the surname Hanik in various parts of Germany, it is important to note that the name has also been adopted by families in other regions, potentially through migration or variations in spelling over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanik

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

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

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