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

Haars, 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 Haars surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haars in America

Haars is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haars surname appeared 117 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 Haars.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haars 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 Haars

The surname HAARS is of German origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the late 13th century or early 14th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "haar," which means "hair" or "head of hair." It is likely that the name was originally used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a distinctive hairstyle or an abundance of hair.

The earliest known records of the HAARS surname can be found in various historical documents from the region of Bavaria, Germany. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Hans Haars, a landowner who lived in the village of Eggenfelden in the late 14th century. Another early record is of a merchant named Peter Haars, who was mentioned in a trade document from the city of Nuremberg in 1412.

In the 15th century, the HAARS surname appeared in several other regions of Germany, including Saxony and the Rhineland. During this period, variations in spelling emerged, such as Haarz, Haarss, and Haarze. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

One notable individual with the HAARS surname was Johann Haars, a German composer and organist who lived from 1636 to 1704. He is known for his compositions for the organ and his contributions to the development of the Baroque music style in Germany.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Haars, a German industrialist who lived from 1818 to 1891. He founded the Haars Iron and Steel Works in Duisburg, which played a significant role in the industrialization of the Ruhr region in the 19th century.

The HAARS surname has also been connected to various place names in Germany. For example, the village of Haarshausen in Saxony-Anhalt is believed to have derived its name from the HAARS surname.

Other notable individuals with the HAARS surname include Margarethe Haars (1564-1632), a German midwife and herbalist known for her expertise in folk remedies, and Hans-Jürgen Haars (1934-2007), a German actor and film director who appeared in several popular television series and movies in the latter half of the 20th century.

Overall, the HAARS surname has a rich history in Germany, with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It has been associated with various professions and individuals who have contributed to various fields, such as music, industry, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haars

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

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

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