Find out how popular the last name Aharon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aharon.

Aharon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aharon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aharon in America

Aharon is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aharon surname appeared 246 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aharon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aharon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aharon

The surname AHARON has its origins in the Hebrew language, and is believed to have emerged in ancient Israel around the 1st millennium BCE. The name is derived from the biblical figure Aaron, who was the older brother of Moses and is considered the first high priest of the Israelites.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AHARON can be found in the biblical book of Exodus, where Aaron is mentioned as playing a pivotal role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. The name is also featured prominently in other books of the Hebrew Bible, such as Leviticus and Numbers.

During the Middle Ages, the name AHARON was commonly used among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East. In the 11th century, a prominent rabbi and scholar named Aaron ben Samuel ha-Nasi, also known as Aaron the Righteous, lived in Baghdad and was renowned for his teachings and writings.

In the 12th century, a Jewish philosopher and physician named Aaron ben Meshullam of Lunel, who hailed from the town of Lunel in southern France, gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of medicine and theology. He authored several influential works, including a commentary on the Mishnah.

During the Renaissance period, a Spanish-born Jewish scholar and theologian named Aaron ben Joseph Sason, also known as Aaron of Nicomedia, flourished in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the Jewish communities of Italy and Turkey, and was known for his expertise in Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.

Another notable figure with the surname AHARON was Aaron Aaronsohn, a Romanian-born Jewish agronomist, botanist, and Zionist leader who lived from 1876 to 1919. He played a significant role in the establishment of the modern State of Israel and was involved in underground efforts against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

Throughout history, the surname AHARON has been associated with various place names and locations, particularly in regions with significant Jewish populations. Some examples include the town of Aharon in Iran, as well as the Aharon River in Israel.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aharon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aharon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aharon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aharon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aharon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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