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

Charris, 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 Charris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Charris in America

Charris is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Charris surname appeared 175 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 Charris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Charris 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 Charris

The surname Charris originates from England and can be traced back to the early 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "charis," meaning "dear" or "beloved." The name may have been given to someone who was highly regarded or cherished within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Charris can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, a census-like record from 1273. This document mentions a person named Hugh Charis, suggesting the name was already in use during that time period.

In the late 14th century, the name appeared in the form of "Charrys" in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames in medieval times, as they were often adapted based on local dialects and pronunciation.

The Charris surname may also have connections to certain place names, such as Charis in Kent or Charris Farm in Hampshire. These locations could have been the original homesteads of families bearing the name.

One notable figure with the surname Charris was Sir William Charris, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 16th century. He was a landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace in Gloucestershire.

Another individual of historical significance was John Charris, born in 1587 in Somerset. He was a prominent merchant and trader who was involved in the early colonization efforts of Virginia in the 17th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Charris appears in the works of the English poet and dramatist Ben Jonson, who lived from 1572 to 1637. One of his characters in the play "The Alchemist" is named Ananias Charris.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable figure was Reverend Thomas Charris, born in 1695 in Oxfordshire. He was an influential clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts and sermons.

Lastly, in the 19th century, there was Captain James Charris, born in 1812 in Devonshire. He was a decorated officer in the British Royal Navy and served in various naval campaigns throughout his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Charris

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

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 Charris 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 Charris 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 Charris was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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