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

Hannam, 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 Hannam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hannam in America

Hannam is the 43584th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hannam surname appeared 495 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 Hannam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hannam 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 Hannam

The surname Hannam has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "han" meaning "rock" or "crag" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village". This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a rocky or craggy area, or perhaps a specific place name containing these elements.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Hannam can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mention a person named Walter de Hanham. This spelling variation provides insight into the potential link between the surname and a place name, possibly a village or hamlet with a similar name.

By the 13th century, the name had spread to various regions across England, with records showing instances of Hannams in Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset. One notable example is John Hannam, a prominent landowner in Wiltshire who lived during the latter half of the 13th century.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Hanham, Hannam, and Hanam appearing in various historical documents. In the 16th century, a record from the Visitation of Somerset in 1573 mentions a William Hannam, whose family had been established in the county for several generations.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Hannam was Sir John Hannam (c. 1520-1584), a merchant and Member of Parliament for the City of London. He was known for his involvement in the Levant Company, which traded in the Mediterranean and the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure was Thomas Hannam (c. 1638-1678), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Purton in Wiltshire. He published several works, including a treatise on the Book of Revelation.

In the 18th century, the Hannam family had a significant presence in Gloucestershire, where they owned several estates and properties. One prominent member was William Hannam (1725-1795), a wealthy landowner and industrialist who established a successful brass-making business in the region.

During the 19th century, the Hannams continued to make their mark in various fields. One example is John Hannam (1803-1879), a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in Bristol, including the Colston Hall and the Bristol Athenaeum.

Another prominent figure was Henry Hannam (1865-1945), a British journalist and author who served as the editor of the Daily Mail for several years. He was also known for his travel writings and his involvement in the establishment of the Empire Press Union.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hannam

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

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

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