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

Harari, 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 Harari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harari in America

Harari is the 24339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harari surname appeared 1,030 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 Harari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harari 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 Harari

The surname HARARI is of Ethiopian origin and can be traced back to the Harari people, an ethnic minority group native to the city of Harar in eastern Ethiopia. The name is derived from the Arabic word "harari," which means "from Harar" or "inhabitant of Harar."

The Harari people have a rich cultural heritage dating back to the 7th century. They have their own distinct language, known as Harari, which is a Semitic language closely related to Arabic and Hebrew. The city of Harar was an important trading center along the ancient trade routes that connected the African interior with the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HARARI can be found in the Futuh al-Habasha, a 16th-century chronicle written by the Arab historian Shihab al-Din Ahmad bin Abd al-Qader. This work mentions several prominent individuals with the surname HARARI who were involved in the political and religious affairs of the region during that time.

In the 18th century, the HARARI name appears in the writings of the Scottish explorer James Bruce, who visited the city of Harar during his travels in Ethiopia. Bruce's account provides valuable insights into the customs and traditions of the Harari people.

Notable individuals with the surname HARARI throughout history include:

1. Abubakr Harari (c. 1598-1668), a prominent Islamic scholar and poet from Harar, known for his works on jurisprudence and theology.
2. Amir Nur ibn Mujahid Harari (c. 1557-1609), a ruler of the Harari Kingdom who played a significant role in the expansion of Islam in the region.
3. Fatima Harari (c. 1800-1870), a renowned Harari poet and philanthropist who contributed greatly to the cultural and literary traditions of her community.
4. Ahmad Harari (1892-1969), an influential Harari artist and calligrapher who helped preserve the artistic heritage of the Harari people.
5. Yusuf Harari (1924-2005), a respected Harari historian and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Harari people.

The surname HARARI has also been associated with various place names in the region, such as Harar Jugol, Harar Waddad, and Harar Badri, which were historical settlements or districts within the city of Harar.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harari

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

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

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