2000
#101,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 165
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Hanisko
A surname of Polish origin referring to a person from the region of Hansk.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 148 Americans carry the last name Hanisko. That puts it at #135,344 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,315,908 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hanisko 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
148
1 in 2,315,908
Census rank
#135,344
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
129
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 129 bearers of the surname Hanisko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 135344th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanisko, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hanisko
The surname HANISKO originated in the region of Haniska, a village and municipality in the Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia. The name is derived from the Slavic word "han," meaning "khan" or "lord," and the suffix "-isko," which indicates a place of origin or belonging.
HANISKO is believed to have first appeared in written records during the 16th century, when the Haniska region was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Urbarium of Haniska, a register of landowners and tenants from 1567.
In the 17th century, the name HANISKO appeared in several historical documents related to the Haniska region, including land deeds, tax records, and court proceedings. Notable individuals from this period include Jan Hanisko (1602-1678), a prominent landowner and member of the local nobility.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the HANISKO surname became more widespread as families migrated from the Haniska region to other parts of Europe and beyond. Some notable bearers of the name include:
1. Ján Hanisko (1745-1823), a Slovak poet and educator known for his contributions to the development of Slovak literature.
2. Michal Hanisko (1787-1861), a Slovak Catholic priest and scholar who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of the Haniska region.
3. Anna Hanisko (1812-1890), a Slovak philanthropist and benefactor who donated substantial funds towards the establishment of schools and hospitals in the Haniska region.
As the HANISKO surname spread beyond its place of origin, it underwent several variations in spelling, including Haniszko, Haniszkov, and Haniszkov. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and linguistic traditions.
One notable bearer of the HANISKO surname in the 20th century was Juraj Hanisko (1919-2001), a Slovak writer and journalist who documented the experiences of Slovak immigrants in North America. His works shed light on the challenges faced by HANISKO families as they sought new opportunities abroad.
Throughout its history, the HANISKO surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the Haniska region of Slovakia. While the name has spread across the globe, its origins can be traced back to the lords and landowners of this historic region, reflecting a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hanisko
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanisko, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hanisko 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 Hanisko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 128
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hanisko
Hanisko 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
#118,185
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
-18 bearers (-10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 17,028 places
2020
#135,344
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
-18 bearers (-12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,159 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #101,157 | 165 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #118,185 | 147 | 0.05 | -18 bearers (-10.9%) | Down 17,028 places |
| 2020 | #135,344 | 129 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-12.2%) | Down 17,159 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 Hanisko 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 | #118,185 | #135,344 | -14.5% |
| Count | 147 | 129 | -12.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -13.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hanisko bearers went from 147 to 129 (-12.2% change). The surname moved down 17,159 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,185 to #135,344.
FAQ
Hanisko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hanisko?
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the surname Hanisko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,315,908 residents.
How common is Hanisko?
Hanisko ranks #135,344 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 129 people with the surname Hanisko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (148), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hanisko.
Has Hanisko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hanisko went from 147 recorded bearers to 129. That is a decrease of 18 (-12.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #118,185 to #135,344.
What does the Census say about the background of Hanisko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanisko, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hanisko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (128 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hanisko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Hanisko (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 Hanisko mean?
A surname of Polish origin referring to a person from the region of Hansk. 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 Hanisko (0.04 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 many people have the last name Hanisko?
Want to know how many people are called Hanisko? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.