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

Harish, 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 Harish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harish in America

Harish is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harish surname appeared 211 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 Harish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harish 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 Harish

The surname "HARISH" is of Indian origin, specifically from the Sanskrit language. It is believed to have originated around the 5th century CE in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

The name "HARISH" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Harish," which means "green" or "verdant." It is thought to be associated with nature, fertility, and growth. In ancient Indian texts, this name was often used as a reference to the Hindu god Vishnu, who is known for his connection with nature and the preservation of life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "HARISH" dates back to the 7th century CE in a manuscript known as the Puranas, which are ancient Hindu texts. The name appears in reference to a sage or scholar who lived during that time period.

During the medieval period, the name "HARISH" was particularly prevalent among the Brahmin community, which was the highest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy. It was common for members of this caste to adopt surnames related to their spiritual or scholarly pursuits.

Notable individuals with the surname "HARISH" throughout history include:

1. Harish Chandra (1923-1983), an Indian-American mathematician known for his significant contributions to the field of representation theory.
2. Harish Rawat (born 1950), an Indian politician and former Chief Minister of the state of Uttarakhand.
3. Harish Salve (born 1956), an eminent Indian lawyer and former Solicitor General of India.
4. Harish Hande (born 1967), an Indian social entrepreneur and co-founder of the non-profit organization SELCO, which promotes sustainable energy solutions.
5. Harish Shetti (born 1976), an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

The surname "HARISH" has maintained its presence in various parts of India, particularly in the northern and central regions. While it is not among the most common surnames, it holds historical significance and cultural associations with spirituality, nature, and scholarly pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harish

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

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

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