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

Hanuschak, 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 Hanuschak surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Hanuschak in America

Hanuschak is the 149328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanuschak surname appeared 101 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hanuschak.

The history of the last name Hanuschak

The surname Hanuschak is of Eastern European origin, predominantly emerging from areas that are now part of Ukraine and Poland. The earliest roots of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 14th century. It has connections to the Hutsul region in the Carpathian Mountains, known for its distinct dialect and cultural practices. The name is derived from the Ukrainian name Hanyushak, influenced by the diminutive form of the given name Hanya or Hanna, which is a variant of John, meaning "God is gracious" in Hebrew.

One historical reference to the surname Hanuschak can be found in the records of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, particularly in the 16th century where it is recorded in parish registers and land deeds. During this period, surnames started to stabilize, and variations like Hanusiak and Hanuchak were noted in documents.

The earliest clear example of the surname appears in the late 15th century with Ivan Hanuschak, a landowner in the Lviv region, born around 1475. Another early record is Markiyan Hanuschak, born in 1532, who appears in military service records during skirmishes against the Ottoman Empire.

In 1610, Petro Hanuschak, a merchant from the town of Kolomyia, was noted for his contributions to trade in the region, fostering connections between Poland and Ukraine. Historical manuscripts from that period mention him as an influential figure in local commerce.

Later in the 18th century, the surname appears in Austrian administrative records after the partition of Poland. One notable individual was Mykhailo Hanuschak, born in 1758, who served as a town clerk in Lviv and contributed to local governance.

By the 19th century, Josef Hanuschak, born in 1820, emerges as a figure of significance; he was a schoolteacher in the Galicia region, championing the cause of education among Ukrainian-speaking communities under Austrian rule.

Throughout history, the name Hanuschak reflects the socio-political changes and migrations within Eastern Europe. Each generation brought forward individuals who contributed to various facets of society, from military service and trade to education and local governance. The name remains a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions it hails from.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanuschak

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hanuschak 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 Hanuschak was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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