UK surname
A Greek surname derived from the Biblical place name "Hanan".
In the 1881 census there were 32 people recorded with the Hany surname, ranking it #29,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 21, ranked #36,596, down from #29,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Duffield, St Leonard Shoreditch and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hany is 102 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 34.4%.
1881 census count
32
Ranked #29,082
Modern count
21
2016, ranked #36,596
Peak year
1861
102 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hany surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hany surname density by area, 1861 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 | 41 | #25,926 |
| 1861 | historical | 102 | #20,797 |
| 1881 | historical | 32 | #29,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 26 | #32,189 |
| 1901 | historical | 7 | #33,435 |
| 1911 | historical | 13 | #32,172 |
| 1997 | modern | 2 | #38,557 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 9 | #37,213 |
| 2005 | modern | 10 | #37,180 |
| 2006 | modern | 9 | #37,345 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 11 | #37,336 |
| 2010 | modern | 11 | #37,411 |
| 2011 | modern | 10 | #37,504 |
| 2012 | modern | 16 | #36,897 |
| 2013 | modern | 19 | #36,691 |
| 2014 | modern | 19 | #36,740 |
| 2015 | modern | 20 | #36,653 |
| 2016 | modern | 21 | #36,596 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Duffield, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Pancras, Toxteth Park and Gateshead. 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 | Duffield | Derbyshire |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 5 | Gateshead | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hany 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 Hany, 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 Hany surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hany 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, Hany 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 Hany is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hany, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HANY is believed to have its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the medieval German word "hane," which referred to a rooster or cockerel. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with poultry or lived near a rooster-shaped architectural feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HANY can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1572, where a certain Hans HANY is mentioned as a local landowner. Another early reference comes from the parish records of the village of Rottenburg, near Stuttgart, where a family by the name of HANY is listed as residents in the late 1500s.
In the 17th century, the HANY name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. For instance, a Johann HANY is recorded as a merchant in the city of Augsburg in 1632, while a Michael HANY is listed as a farmer in the village of Oberdorf, near Vienna, in 1673.
Notable individuals with the surname HANY throughout history include:
1. Konrad HANY (1684-1756), a German sculptor and woodcarver from Bamberg, known for his intricate religious sculptures and altarpieces. 2. Johanna HANY (1765-1819), a German writer and poet from Frankfurt, whose works often focused on themes of nature and spirituality. 3. Wilhelm HANY (1835-1908), a German-born architect who emigrated to the United States and designed several prominent buildings in Chicago and St. Louis. 4. Ernst HANY (1887-1957), an Austrian-born painter and printmaker, known for his landscapes and cityscapes depicting Vienna and other European cities. 5. Helene HANY (1914-2002), a German-American mathematician and computer scientist, who made significant contributions to the field of computer programming and numerical analysis.
While the HANY surname is still found in Germany and Austria today, it has also been carried by families who emigrated to other parts of Europe, North America, and beyond over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hany 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. Durham leads with 7 Hanys recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.54x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 7 | 7.54x |
| Glamorgan | 7 | 12.88x |
| Derbyshire | 6 | 12.28x |
| Aberdeenshire | 5 | 17.30x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 4.28x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 1.63x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 1.56x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.94x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.99x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 2.39x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.32x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hetton Le Hole in Durham leads with 7 Hanys recorded in 1881 and an index of 593.22x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hetton Le Hole | 7 | 593.22x |
| Duffield | 6 | 1538.46x |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 6 | 114.94x |
| Aberdeen St Nicholas | 5 | 92.42x |
| Aberdare | 1 | 26.81x |
| Cirencester | 1 | 120.48x |
| Edinburgh High Church | 1 | 384.62x |
| Girvan | 1 | 169.49x |
| Glasgow | 1 | 5.58x |
| Lewisham | 1 | 17.61x |
| Lofthouse | 1 | 217.39x |
| Southampton All Sts | 1 | 90.91x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hany 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 Hany 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 Hany households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 8 |
| Architect And Surveyor | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Coal Miners Wife | 1 |
| Engine Smith (Maker) | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Oaghter Iron Works | 1 |
| Oaghter Iron Works Wife | 1 |
| Serv | 1 |
| Solicitor | 1 |
| Solicitors Wife | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 32 people were recorded with the Hany surname. That placed it at #29,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 21 in 2016. That gives Hany a modern rank of #36,596.
A Greek surname derived from the Biblical place name "Hanan".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hany 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.