Hanwi Surname
Approximately 14 people bear this surname
Hanwi Surname User-submission:
Hanwi is a Siouan surname meaning 'night sun'. In Sioux mythology she is a goddess of the moon. The moon is intrinsically feminine and represents fertility, dreams, emotions, and transformations. She represents the rhythm of natural cycles.
Read More About This SurnameHanwi Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5 | 1:5,399,140 | 162,351 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 1:16,076,592 | 43,178 |
| United States | 2 | 1:181,229,466 | 1,556,795 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Liberia | 1 | 1:4,408,535 | 47,110 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1 | 1:8,153,717 | 181,784 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
Hanwi (28) may also be a first name.
Hanwi Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Hanwi is a Siouan surname meaning 'night sun'. In Sioux mythology she is a goddess of the moon. The moon is intrinsically feminine and represents fertility, dreams, emotions, and transformations. She represents the rhythm of natural cycles. Just like the moon pierces the darkness of the night it is believed that Hanwi pierces the darkness of your soul and protects you from negative beings.
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Where Does The Last Name Hanwi Come From? nationality or country of origin
Hanwi occurs in Australia more than any other country or territory. It can also appear as:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Hanwi? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 5,213,395th most widespread last name internationally, borne by around 1 in 520,538,994 people. The last name is predominantly found in Oceania, where 43 percent of Hanwi are found; 36 percent are found in Australasia and 36 percent are found in Australia and New Zealand. Hanwi is also the 1,994,417th most commonly held given name world-wide It is held by 28 people.
The surname Hanwi is most widespread in Australia, where it is held by 5 people, or 1 in 5,399,140. In Australia Hanwi is primarily concentrated in: Victoria, where 100 percent are found. Apart from Australia Hanwi exists in 7 countries. It is also common in Afghanistan, where 14 percent are found and The United States, where 14 percent are found.
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