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

Harr, 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 Harr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harr in America

Harr is the 5754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harr surname appeared 6,021 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Harr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harr 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 Harr

The surname HARR originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English word 'hara', meaning 'hare' or 'rabbit'. This name likely referred to someone who was associated with hunting or had some resemblance to a hare.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HARR can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Hare'. This suggests that the name was present in England before the Norman Conquest.

Throughout history, various spellings of the name have been used, such as Hare, Har, Harr, and Harre. These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of different areas in England.

In the 13th century, the name HARR appeared in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it was spelled 'Harre'. This indicates that the name was prevalent in that region during that time period.

One notable individual with the surname HARR was John Harr, a member of the English Parliament who lived in the late 15th century (c. 1450-1516). He represented the borough of Westbury in Wiltshire during the reign of King Henry VII.

Another historical figure was Sir Ralph Harr, who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1592). He was a prominent landowner and served as the Sheriff of Nottinghamshire in 1569.

In the 17th century, a man named Thomas Harr (c. 1625-1688) gained recognition as a successful merchant and philanthropist in the city of Bristol. He donated funds for the establishment of a school and almshouses in the area.

During the 18th century, the surname HARR was associated with several place names in England, such as Harrold in Bedfordshire and Harrowby in Lincolnshire. These locations may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in those regions.

One notable individual from this period was William Harr (1720-1805), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Old Bailey courthouse.

While these examples provide a glimpse into the history of the surname HARR, it is important to note that records from earlier centuries can be incomplete or inconsistent, and further research may uncover additional information about the origins and prevalence of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harr

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

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

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