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

Hanus, 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 Hanus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanus in America

Hanus is the 19275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanus surname appeared 1,406 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 Hanus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hanus 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 Hanus

The surname Hanus originated in the Czech Republic, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "hana," which means "shame" or "disgrace." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was perceived as dishonorable or disgraced in some way.

In the 14th century, the name Hanus appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, including the Liber Viridis, a register of landowners and tenants in the region of Bohemia. The name was often spelled as "Hanusch" or "Hanussch" during this period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Hanus was Jan Hanus, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Plzen (now known as Pilsen) in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the trading of textiles and owned several properties in the town.

Another notable figure was Vaclav Hanus, a Bohemian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the Hussite movement, a pre-Protestant religious reformation in Bohemia, and wrote several influential works on theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name Hanus was associated with the village of Hanušovice, located in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. The village's name is believed to be derived from the surname Hanus, suggesting that it may have been founded or settled by individuals bearing this name.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Hanus was Ignác Jan Hanus (1776-1845), a Czech composer and violinist who was active during the Classical and early Romantic periods. He composed several operas, symphonies, and chamber works, and was highly regarded in his time.

Another notable figure was Frantisek Hanus (1866-1931), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Bohemia. His works are held in various museums and art galleries across the Czech Republic.

Throughout its history, the surname Hanus has been associated with various place names and locations in the Czech Republic, reflecting the geographical spread and migration patterns of those who bore this name. While its origins may have been somewhat unflattering, the name has since become an integral part of Czech cultural heritage and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanus

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

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

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