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

Harang, 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 Harang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harang in America

Harang is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harang surname appeared 226 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 Harang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harang 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 Harang

The surname Harang has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the region of Normandy in northern France during the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "harangue," which referred to a public speech or address, often of a political or religious nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Harang can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Raoul Harang, who held estates in Worcestershire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Harang was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or influence, particularly in the church or government. In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Guillaume Harang served as the Archbishop of Rouen, one of the most influential ecclesiastical positions in Normandy.

In the 14th century, the name Harang appeared in several historical records related to the Hundred Years' War between England and France. One notable individual was Jean Harang, a French nobleman and military commander who fought in several battles during the conflict, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

As the Harang family spread across Europe, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In Germany, the name was sometimes written as Harang or Harrang, while in England it was often anglicized to Harring or Herring.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Harang. These include Jean-Baptiste Harang (1615-1678), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works, and Pierre Harang (1721-1794), a French mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, Émile Harang (1832-1898) was a prominent French politician and writer who served as a member of the National Assembly and published several works on history and literature. Another notable figure was Georges Harang (1866-1933), a French engineer and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the automotive industry in France.

More recently, Raymond Harang (1910-1985) was a French composer and conductor who gained recognition for his orchestral works and contributions to film music in the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harang

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

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

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