About Hanze
The surname Hanze is of German origin and is derived from the medieval German word "hanse," meaning a guild or association of merchants. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was a member of a Hanseatic League, a powerful trading alliance in medieval Europe. The surname Hanze signifies a person's association with trade and commerce, reflecting their ancestors' involvement in the merchant guilds of the time.
The surname Hanze is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hanze based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hanze is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hanze in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hanze using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.