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

Hanlin, 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 Hanlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanlin in America

Hanlin is the 13696th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanlin surname appeared 2,211 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hanlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hanlin 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 Hanlin

The surname Hanlin originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "han" meaning "rock" and "lin" meaning "hill" or "ridge." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a rocky hill or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Hanlin surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Hanlyn" in this historical document, indicating its presence in England during the 11th century.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Hanlyn, who was a landowner in Oxfordshire, England. This early spelling variation, "de Hanlyn," signifies that the name was associated with a specific place or location, as was common during that era.

In the 16th century, the Hanlin surname appeared in various church records and parish registers across England. One notable individual from this period was William Hanlin (c. 1525-1590), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London.

During the 17th century, the Hanlin name was found in several parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. A notable figure from this time was John Hanlin (1622-1689), a Baptist minister and author who wrote extensively on religious matters.

In the 18th century, the Hanlin surname continued to be present in various regions of England. One notable individual was Sir Thomas Hanlin (1732-1805), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and later became an admiral in the Royal Navy.

As the Hanlin surname spread across England over the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Hanlyn, Hanlen, and Hanland, among others. These variations often reflected regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

It's important to note that while the surname Hanlin has its origins in England, it has since been adopted and carried by individuals in various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanlin

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

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

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