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

Hannoush, 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 Hannoush surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hannoush in America

Hannoush is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hannoush surname appeared 151 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 Hannoush.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hannoush 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 Hannoush

The surname HANNOUSH originated in the Levant region, which includes modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and parts of Jordan. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic name "Hanna" or "Hannoun," which means "grace" or "mercy." The earliest records of this surname date back to the 16th century in the area around Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region, the HANNOUSH family was mentioned in several historical documents, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation records. Some members of the family were prominent figures in their local communities, serving as village elders or religious leaders.

One of the earliest known individuals with the HANNOUSH surname was Ibrahim HANNOUSH, a influential merchant who lived in Beirut in the late 17th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and involvement in the city's social and economic affairs.

In the 19th century, the HANNOUSH family played a role in the Silk Road trade, with several members operating caravans and establishing trade routes between the Levant and other parts of the Ottoman Empire. One notable figure was Khalil HANNOUSH, a caravan leader who traveled extensively throughout the region, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences.

During the Lebanese Civil War in the late 20th century, several members of the HANNOUSH family were displaced and sought refuge in other countries, contributing to the spread of this surname globally. One such individual was Nadia HANNOUSH, a prominent writer and activist who advocated for peace and reconciliation during the conflict.

Other notable individuals with the HANNOUSH surname include Amin HANNOUSH, a renowned artist and sculptor from Beirut who gained recognition in the mid-20th century for his innovative use of traditional Lebanese motifs in his works. Additionally, there was Marwan HANNOUSH, a respected academic and historian who specialized in the study of Ottoman-era Lebanon and wrote extensively on the region's cultural heritage.

While the HANNOUSH surname may have originated in a specific geographic region, it has since spread across the globe, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to various fields and endeavors throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hannoush

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Hannoush, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!