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

Hariston, 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 Hariston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hariston in America

Hariston is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hariston surname appeared 255 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 Hariston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hariston 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 Hariston

The surname Hariston has its origins in Yorkshire, England, dating back to the early 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "hara" meaning "hare" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement," suggesting a connection to a place where hares were abundant or perhaps a settlement known for hunting them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hariston can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a Richard de Haristun is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval records, such as the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1246, which mentions a John de Hariston. This document recorded the transfer of land ownership, suggesting that the Hariston family held significant property and influence in the area.

The Hariston name is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, a tax record that listed individuals who were required to pay a portion of their income to the Crown. This entry suggests that the Haristons had achieved a level of wealth and prominence by the 14th century.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the Hariston surname was Sir William Hariston, a knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and service to the Crown were recognized, and he was granted lands in Yorkshire as a reward.

Another prominent figure was Robert Hariston, born in 1512, who served as a member of the Parliament of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was a vocal advocate for religious reforms and played a significant role in the establishment of the Church of England.

In the 17th century, the Hariston name gained further recognition with the birth of John Hariston (1620-1687), a renowned English mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating planetary orbits.

The Hariston family also produced notable figures in the arts, such as the painter William Hariston (1745-1821), whose landscapes and portraitures were widely celebrated during the Romantic period in Britain.

Finally, one cannot overlook the achievements of Mary Hariston (1878-1965), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for girls in Yorkshire and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hariston

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

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

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