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

Disharoon, 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 Disharoon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Disharoon in America

Disharoon is the 35764th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Disharoon surname appeared 628 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 Disharoon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Disharoon 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 Disharoon

The surname Disharoon has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon culture of England, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "disc" (meaning dish or platter) and "haran" (meaning to hare or rabbit), potentially referring to an occupation or location associated with the production or selling of dishes or plates made from rabbit fur.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, where it appears as "Discharon." This suggests that the name was already established in parts of England during the Norman Conquest and the subsequent centuries.

In the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Disherune" and "Dyscharun," were documented in various medieval records, including tax rolls and land deeds. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling practices of the time.

Historically, the Disharoon family is believed to have originated from the county of Lincolnshire, particularly in the village of Disharoon, which may have derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname. This village is mentioned in several historical documents, including the Pipe Rolls of 1166.

Notable individuals bearing the Disharoon surname include:

1. William Disharoon (c. 1590-1663), one of the earliest settlers in the American colonies, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and became a prominent landowner and farmer.

2. Thomas Disharoon (1712-1788), a British military officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and later became a member of parliament.

3. Elizabeth Disharoon (1745-1828), an American philanthropist and advocate for women's education, who established one of the first schools for girls in Philadelphia.

4. James Disharoon (1820-1892), a renowned architect from England, known for designing several churches and public buildings in London during the Victorian era.

5. Samuel Disharoon (1876-1947), an American businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

While the Disharoon name has evolved over centuries and spread across different countries, its roots can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon heritage of England, where it originated as a descriptor of an occupation or location associated with the production or selling of dishes or plates made from rabbit fur.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Disharoon

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

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

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