UK surname
A variant spelling of "Hain", an English surname derived from a place name.
In the 1881 census there were 91 people recorded with the Hane surname, ranking it #20,843 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 24, ranked #36,392, down from #20,843 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, Dauntsey and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hane is 370 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 73.6%.
1881 census count
91
Ranked #20,843
Modern count
24
2016, ranked #36,392
Peak year
1861
370 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hane surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hane surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 127 | #14,547 |
| 1861 | historical | 370 | #6,899 |
| 1881 | historical | 91 | #20,843 |
| 1891 | historical | 171 | #16,733 |
| 1901 | historical | 81 | #25,130 |
| 1911 | historical | 103 | #22,328 |
| 1997 | modern | 2 | #38,557 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 5 | #37,652 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 9 | #37,302 |
| 2006 | modern | 9 | #37,345 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 11 | #37,336 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 11 | #37,397 |
| 2012 | modern | 13 | #37,169 |
| 2013 | modern | 16 | #36,955 |
| 2014 | modern | 20 | #36,654 |
| 2015 | modern | 24 | #36,364 |
| 2016 | modern | 24 | #36,392 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, Dauntsey, London parishes, St Pancras and Edinburgh. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | Dauntsey | Wiltshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hane surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hane, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Hane surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hane household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Hane is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hane is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hane, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hane originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "hane," which means "rooster" or "cockerel." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who exhibited rooster-like characteristics or perhaps worked with these birds.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various regional records in different spellings, such as Hahn, Haen, and Hane. One of the earliest documented examples is Johannes Hane, a landowner mentioned in the records of the town of Erfurt in 1379.
The Hane surname is also linked to several place names in Germany, such as Hahnenbach and Hahnenberg, which likely contributed to the spread and adoption of the name in those areas.
One notable individual bearing the Hane surname was Johann Hane (1572-1636), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He served as a professor at the University of Marburg and authored several influential works on theology and church doctrine.
Another prominent figure was Johann Wilhelm Hane (1687-1764), a German jurist and legal scholar. He held the position of Chancellor of the University of Helmstedt and wrote extensively on topics related to jurisprudence and legal philosophy.
In the 18th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Michael Hane (1726-1803), a German-American clockmaker and silversmith. He immigrated to Pennsylvania and became renowned for his intricate and highly-prized clocks and silverware.
The 19th century saw the rise of Friedrich Wilhelm Hane (1814-1887), a German-born American artist and lithographer. He is best known for his detailed landscapes and architectural drawings, which captured the beauty of the American West during the mid-19th century.
Finally, a more recent figure of note was Ernst Hane (1891-1968), a German-born American artist and sculptor. His works, which often depicted animals and the natural world, can be found in various museums and private collections across the United States.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hane surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 25 Hanes recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.40x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 25 | 2.40x |
| Middlesex | 17 | 1.94x |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 5.70x |
| Surrey | 8 | 1.87x |
| Somerset | 6 | 4.25x |
| Kent | 4 | 1.34x |
| Caernarfonshire | 3 | 8.45x |
| Yorkshire | 3 | 0.34x |
| Buckinghamshire | 2 | 3.77x |
| Cornwall | 2 | 2.01x |
| Dorset | 2 | 3.47x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 0.70x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.52x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 1.32x |
| Denbighshire | 1 | 3.02x |
| Fife | 1 | 1.92x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.58x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 0.85x |
| Renfrewshire | 1 | 1.47x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.68x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. North Kyme in Lincolnshire leads with 8 Hanes recorded in 1881 and an index of 3809.52x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| North Kyme | 8 | 3809.52x |
| Upholland | 8 | 601.50x |
| Hammersmith London | 7 | 32.36x |
| Everton | 6 | 18.07x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 6 | 32.12x |
| Windle | 6 | 102.39x |
| Wrington | 6 | 1276.60x |
| Kingston On Thames | 5 | 48.64x |
| Frindsbury | 3 | 265.49x |
| Llanllechid | 3 | 120.00x |
| Toxteth Park | 3 | 8.51x |
| Blandford Forum | 2 | 175.44x |
| Govan | 2 | 2.85x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 2.61x |
| Ravenstone | 2 | 1818.18x |
| Shoreditch London | 2 | 5.25x |
| St Breock | 2 | 370.37x |
| Abbey | 1 | 9.63x |
| Brighton | 1 | 3.35x |
| Broughton | 1 | 76.92x |
| Cockermouth | 1 | 62.89x |
| Deptford St Paul | 1 | 4.33x |
| Doncaster | 1 | 15.72x |
| Edinburgh St Johns | 1 | 135.14x |
| Fairford | 1 | 217.39x |
| Kinghorn | 1 | 90.91x |
| Kirkdale | 1 | 5.71x |
| Linthorpe | 1 | 19.27x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1.58x |
| Nether Hallam | 1 | 8.50x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 3.10x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 1 | 5.66x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 1.42x |
| Wincham | 1 | 277.78x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hane surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Hane surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Hane households.
FAQ
In 1881, 91 people were recorded with the Hane surname. That placed it at #20,843 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 24 in 2016. That gives Hane a modern rank of #36,392.
A variant spelling of "Hain", an English surname derived from a place name.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hane bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.