UK surname
A surname of Scandinavian or German origin meaning "rooster".
In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Hanis surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 17, ranked #36,904, down from #31,170 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Eastham, St Mary Whitechapel and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hanis is 247 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.0%.
1881 census count
17
Ranked #31,170
Modern count
17
2016, ranked #36,904
Peak year
1851
247 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hanis surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hanis surname density by area, 1891 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 | 247 | #8,868 |
| 1861 | historical | 39 | #29,099 |
| 1881 | historical | 17 | #31,170 |
| 1891 | historical | 179 | #16,198 |
| 1901 | historical | 61 | #27,379 |
| 1911 | historical | 33 | #29,703 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 3 | #38,304 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 2 | #38,472 |
| 2001 | modern | 2 | #38,335 |
| 2002 | modern | 2 | #38,400 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 6 | #37,724 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 15 | #36,942 |
| 2010 | modern | 14 | #37,124 |
| 2011 | modern | 11 | #37,397 |
| 2012 | modern | 14 | #37,078 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 17 | #36,888 |
| 2015 | modern | 16 | #36,978 |
| 2016 | modern | 17 | #36,904 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Eastham, St Mary Whitechapel, St Pancras, Peckham, East and Roath. 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 | Eastham | Cheshire |
| 2 | St Mary Whitechapel | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Peckham, East | Kent |
| 5 | Roath | Glamorganshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hanis 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 Hanis, 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 Hanis surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hanis 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, Hanis 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 Hanis is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hanis, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HANIS has its origins in the Middle Ages, tracing back to the medieval German territories. It is believed to have derived from the old German word "han," which meant "rooster" or "cock." Variations of the spelling over time included Hahne, Hahnis, and Hahnisch.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name HANIS can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in records from the town of Mühlhausen, suggesting it may have originated in that area.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname HANIS was Johannes Hanis, a merchant and trader from the city of Nuremberg, who was born in 1352 and died in 1418. His business dealings and travels throughout Europe contributed to the spread of the name across different regions.
During the 16th century, the HANIS surname was found in various parts of Germany, including the regions of Saxony, Bavaria, and Württemberg. A famous individual from this time period was Hans Hanis, a Lutheran pastor and reformer born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1522, who played a role in the Protestant Reformation movement.
In the 17th century, the name HANIS appeared in records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. One notable person was Georg Hanis, a renowned clockmaker and inventor who lived from 1628 to 1697 and was credited with creating innovative timepieces.
As people migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, the HANIS surname spread further. In the 18th century, Johann Hanis, a German immigrant to Pennsylvania, USA, was recorded as having settled in the area of Lancaster County in 1752.
Over the centuries, the HANIS surname has also been associated with various place names and locations. For example, the town of Hahnhausen in Lower Saxony, Germany, and the village of Hanisfeld in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, may have connections to the origin and meaning of the surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hanis 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. Lincolnshire leads with 5 Hanis' recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.88x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 5 | 18.88x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2.04x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 1.81x |
| Bedfordshire | 2 | 23.31x |
| Kent | 1 | 1.77x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 4.48x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 9.78x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Foston in Lincolnshire leads with 5 Hanis' recorded in 1881 and an index of 25000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Foston | 5 | 25000.00x |
| Dalton In Furness | 4 | 526.32x |
| Meppershall | 2 | 5000.00x |
| St George In East London | 2 | 128.21x |
| Goudhurst | 1 | 625.00x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 28.33x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 17.33x |
| Oxford St Giles | 1 | 204.08x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hanis 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 Hanis 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 Hanis households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 2 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Baker & Grocer (Master) | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Domt Sert General | 1 |
| Formerly Grocer | 1 |
| Inmate Of Jewish Home | 1 |
| Licensed Victualler | 1 |
| Mining Agent | 1 |
| Painter | 1 |
| Retired Farm Bailiff | 1 |
| Straw Plaiter | 1 |
| Watch Maker | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Hanis surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 17 in 2016. That gives Hanis a modern rank of #36,904.
A surname of Scandinavian or German origin meaning "rooster".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hanis 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.