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

Hantzis, 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 Hantzis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hantzis in America

Hantzis is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hantzis surname appeared 104 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 Hantzis.

The history of the last name Hantzis

The surname Hantzis has its origins in Greece, with records indicating it was first used in the late 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Greek word "chantzi," which means "bowl" or "vessel." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been involved in the production or trade of pottery or glassware.

Early records of the name can be found in historical documents from the Greek islands, particularly in the regions of Crete and the Cyclades. The name appears in various spellings, such as Hantzis, Chantzis, and Hantzides, reflecting regional variations and the evolution of the Greek language over time.

One of the earliest known references to the name dates back to 1492, when a certain Georgios Hantzis was mentioned in a document from the island of Naxos. This document, preserved in the archives of the Venetian Republic, recorded a land transaction involving Hantzis.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence in the city of Chania, on the island of Crete. A notable figure was Ioannis Hantzis, a merchant and landowner who lived from 1520 to 1598. He was known for his involvement in the local community and his philanthropic contributions.

The 17th century saw the spread of the Hantzis name to other parts of Greece, particularly the Peloponnese region. Konstantinos Hantzis (1625-1701), a scholar and teacher from the town of Nafplion, was a respected figure of his time, known for his contributions to the study of classical Greek literature.

In the 19th century, the name gained international recognition with the work of Dimitrios Hantzis (1813-1887), a Greek architect and engineer who played a significant role in the construction of several notable buildings in Athens and other parts of Greece.

Another prominent figure was Ioannis Hantzis (1870-1942), a Greek politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Greek Parliament and held various ministerial positions in the early 20th century.

While the surname Hantzis is not among the most common in Greece, it has endured over centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from commerce and education to architecture and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hantzis

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

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 Hantzis 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.

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

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