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

Haros, 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 Haros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haros in America

Haros is the 29279th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haros surname appeared 808 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 Haros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haros 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 Haros

The surname Haros originates from Spain, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "haro," which means "lode" or "vein," referring to a mineral deposit or seam. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in mining or related occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Haros can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript called the Códice de Calixto, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname Haros, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Haros appeared in the Libro Becerro de Castilla, a census-like record of landowners and their properties in the Kingdom of Castile. This document provides valuable insights into the geographical distribution of the name during that era.

A notable figure bearing the surname Haros was Diego Haros, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century. He was born in the late 15th century and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Inca lands under Spanish rule.

Another prominent individual with the surname Haros was Pedro Haros de Andrade, a Spanish nobleman and military leader who lived in the 16th century. He served as a captain in the Spanish army and was involved in various military campaigns during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, Juan Haros y Guzmán, a renowned Spanish playwright and poet, gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in 1615 and made significant contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

The name Haros has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as the town of Haros in the province of La Rioja. This town's name is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname, further solidifying the connection between the name and the region.

Throughout its history, the surname Haros has undergone various spelling variations, including Aros, Aro, and Haro. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, linguistic changes, and the evolution of the Spanish language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haros

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

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

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