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

Hansch, 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 Hansch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hansch in America

Hansch is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hansch surname appeared 228 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 Hansch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hansch 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 Hansch

The surname HANSCH has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "hansch," which referred to a male given name. This name may have been derived from the Germanic name "Hans," which is a short form of "Johannes," meaning "God is gracious."

In its earliest forms, the surname was often spelled as "Hansch," "Hansche," or "Hantsch." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and local pronunciation differences across different parts of Germany. Some historians also suggest that the name may have been influenced by the Old German word "hant," which means "hand," potentially indicating an occupation or trade related to manual labor or craftsmanship.

One of the earliest known references to the HANSCH surname can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg in 1382, where a certain Hanns Hansch was mentioned as a resident. Another early record comes from the town of Esslingen, where a document from 1412 lists a Conrat Hansch among the local citizens.

As the surname spread across Germany, it also became associated with various place names. For instance, the town of Hanschhausen in Thuringia is believed to have derived its name from the HANSCH family, who may have been among its earliest settlers or landowners.

Notable individuals with the HANSCH surname throughout history include:

1. Johann Hansch (1580-1638), a German theologian and Lutheran minister who served as the court preacher to the Elector of Saxony.
2. Georg Hansch (1664-1723), a German composer and organist who worked in the city of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland).
3. Michael Hansch (1683-1749), a German engraver and printmaker known for his intricate copper engravings.
4. Friedrich Hansch (1826-1903), a German politician and member of the Reichstag, representing the city of Leipzig.
5. Ernst Hansch (1885-1945), a German chemist and researcher who made significant contributions to the study of organic compounds and their reactivity.

While these examples provide a glimpse into the rich history of the HANSCH surname, it is important to note that many other individuals with this name have left their mark across various fields and regions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hansch

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

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

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