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

Hargan, 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 Hargan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hargan in America

Hargan is the 48995th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hargan surname appeared 430 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 Hargan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hargan 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 Hargan

The surname Hargan has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "arghann," which means "valiant" or "brave." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who displayed exceptional courage or bravery.

The earliest known record of the name Hargan can be found in the Scottish parish records of Argyll, where a family by that name resided in the late 1500s. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a specific location or place in Argyll, but the exact origins remain unclear.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Hargan was John Hargan, who was born in Argyll in 1612. He was a farmer and landowner, and his family played a significant role in the local community for generations.

In the 17th century, the name Hargan began to appear in other parts of Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Isles regions. One notable figure from this time was Angus Hargan, a Scottish warrior who fought alongside the Jacobites in the Battle of Culloden in 1746.

As the Hargan family spread across Scotland, various spellings of the name emerged, including Hargon, Hargin, and Hargane. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.

In the 19th century, the Hargan surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of James Hargan (1818-1892), a Scottish poet and author. His works, which often celebrated the rugged beauty of the Scottish landscape, earned him recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime.

Another notable individual with the Hargan surname was Margaret Hargan (1864-1942), a Scottish suffragette and activist who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and social reform. Her fearless advocacy and dedication to her cause earned her a place in the annals of Scottish history.

While the surname Hargan may not be as widespread as some other Scottish names, it has a rich history and a strong connection to the rugged landscapes and brave spirit of Scotland's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hargan

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

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

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