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

Hanni, 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 Hanni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanni in America

Hanni is the 35246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanni surname appeared 639 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 Hanni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hanni 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 Hanni

The surname "HANNI" is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Germanic personal name "Hann" or "Han", which itself comes from the Old High German word "hano" meaning "rooster" or "cock". This nickname was likely given to someone who had a loud or boisterous voice, or perhaps someone with a strutting gait reminiscent of a rooster.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with various spellings such as "Hanni", "Hanne", and "Hanni" appearing in historical records and manuscripts from various regions of Germany. One notable example is a certain Henricus Hanni, a merchant from Cologne, who is mentioned in a trade document from the year 1287.

In the 14th century, the name spread to other parts of Europe, particularly the Low Countries and Scandinavia, where it took on variations like "Hanne" and "Hanni". During this time, the name also began to appear in certain place names, such as the village of Hannover in what is now Lower Saxony, Germany.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname was Johann Hanni, a German clergyman and theologian who lived from 1482 to 1546. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and played a role in the spread of Lutheranism in Germany.

In the 16th century, the name also gained some notoriety in Switzerland, where a certain Hans Hanni was a well-known merchant and landowner in the city of Zurich. He is mentioned in several historical records from the mid-1500s.

Another notable figure with the surname was Maria Hanni, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1623 to 1679. She is best known for her intricate copperplate engravings depicting religious scenes and portraits of nobility.

In the 18th century, the name spread further across Europe, with individuals bearing the surname appearing in countries like France, Italy, and even Russia. One such individual was Mikhail Hanni, a Russian nobleman and military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the reign of Catherine the Great.

Throughout its long history, the surname "HANNI" has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Europe, particularly in Germany, Switzerland, and the surrounding regions. While it may not be as common as some other surnames, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of European surname traditions, tracing its roots back to the medieval period and the Old High German language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanni

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

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

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