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

Hannans, 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 Hannans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hannans in America

Hannans is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hannans surname appeared 137 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 Hannans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hannans 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 Hannans

The surname "HANNANS" is believed to have originated in Ireland, specifically in the province of Ulster. It is thought to have derived from the Irish Gaelic words "Ó hAnáin," which translates to "descendant of Anán." This suggests that the name likely originated from a personal name or a nickname given to an ancestor.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century in Ireland. One notable example is John Hannans, who was born in County Antrim, Ireland, around 1560. He was a landowner and merchant who played a role in the local community during that time.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical records, including the Petty Census of 1659. This census recorded the names of landowners and their families in Ireland, providing valuable insight into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that period.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hannans surname spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Irish immigration. James Hannans, born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1775, was one of the earliest known bearers of the name to settle in North America. He established himself as a successful farmer in Upper Canada (now Ontario, Canada).

Another notable individual was Patrick Hannans, born in County Donegal, Ireland, in 1840. He was a prospector and explorer who played a crucial role in the Western Australian gold rushes of the late 19th century. The town of Hannans, located near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, was named after him in recognition of his contributions to the region's mining industry.

In the literary world, Mary Hannans, born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1865, was a celebrated author and poet. Her works, including "The Celtic Twilight" and "The Wind Among the Reeds," captured the essence of Irish folklore and mythology.

The Hannans surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Ireland, such as Hannanstown, a townland in County Down, and Hannans Cross, a village in County Wexford. These place names further reinforce the deep roots and historical significance of the surname in Ireland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hannans

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

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

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