Ancient history

What heritage is your last name Hanish?

The last name Hanish is of Slavic origin, most likely originating in the Czech Republic or Poland. It is most commonly found in Poland and the Czech Republic, as well as in Austria and Germany. It is a variant of the name Hanák, which means "Moravian" or "inhabitant of Moravia", a region of the Czech Republic. Hanish is also a Jewish surname, originating from the Hebrew name Hanan, meaning "grace" or "mercy".