2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Harasim
A Polish surname derived from the Polish word "haras" meaning a stud farm or horse breeding facility.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Harasim. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Harasim surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Harasim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Harasim, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Harasim
The surname HARASIM originated in Poland, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "harasić," which means "to work hard" or "to toil." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who was known for their diligence and hard work.
In the early days, the name was often spelled in various forms, such as Harasym, Harazim, and Harasem, reflecting the variations in local dialects and spelling conventions. It is likely that the name first emerged in the central or eastern regions of Poland, where it has remained most prevalent throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the records of the town of Sandomierz, where a certain Jakub Harasim is mentioned in a document from the year 1472. This document, which dealt with land transactions, provides a glimpse into the presence of the name in medieval Poland.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the HARASIM name appeared in various historical records, including parish registers and court documents, indicating its widespread use among the Polish population. Notable bearers of the name from this period include Jan Harasim, a merchant from Krakow who lived in the late 16th century, and Marcin Harasim, a landowner from the village of Grodkowice, mentioned in a document from 1632.
In the 18th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Franciszek Harasim (1737-1810), a Polish painter and artist who is considered one of the pioneers of the Polish Enlightenment movement. His works, which included portraits and religious paintings, can still be found in several churches and museums across Poland.
Another notable figure was Józef Harasim (1792-1859), a Polish activist and independence fighter who participated in the November Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1830-1831. Despite being captured and imprisoned, he continued to advocate for Polish independence until his death.
In the 19th century, the HARASIM name was carried by several notable individuals, including Stanisław Harasim (1834-1901), a Polish writer and journalist who founded several literary magazines and newspapers in Warsaw. Additionally, Ignacy Harasim (1867-1932) was a prominent Polish architect who designed numerous buildings in the Art Nouveau style, many of which can still be seen in cities like Krakow and Lviv.
As the 20th century dawned, the HARASIM name continued to be associated with notable figures, such as Tadeusz Harasim (1901-1982), a Polish military officer and pilot who served in the Polish Air Force during World War II and later became a respected aviation instructor.
Throughout its history, the surname HARASIM has been deeply rooted in Polish culture and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, activists, and military personnel. While the name's origins can be traced back to the 15th century, it has endured and continues to be a prominent surname in Poland and among the Polish diaspora around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Harasim
Among Census respondents with the surname Harasim, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Harasim bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Harasim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 5
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Harasim
Harasim appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-7 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,362 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 1,362 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Harasim surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #156,269 | -0.9% |
| Count | 105 | 98 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Harasim bearers went from 105 to 98 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 1,362 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #156,269.
FAQ
Harasim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Harasim?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Harasim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Harasim?
Harasim ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Harasim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Harasim.
Has Harasim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Harasim went from 105 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #154,907 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Harasim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Harasim, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Harasim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Harasim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Harasim (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Harasim mean?
A Polish surname derived from the Polish word "haras" meaning a stud farm or horse breeding facility. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Harasim (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Harasim?
If you just want to know how many people are called Harasim, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.