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

Harras, 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 Harras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harras in America

Harras is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harras surname appeared 119 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 Harras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harras 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 Harras

The surname "HARRAS" is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the old German word "harr," which means rough or rugged, potentially referring to the physical characteristics of the land or the personality of an early bearer of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the 13th century, where a person named "Conradus Harras" is mentioned in a land transaction from the year 1285.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Heidelberg Tax Rolls, a significant record of taxation and landowners during that time period. A certain "Hans Harras" is listed as a landowner in the town of Heidelberg in 1367.

The name can also be traced to various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and western areas. For instance, the town of Harras in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Harras.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Harras include:

1. Johann Harras (1542-1612), a German mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to the development of the Gregorian calendar.
2. Heinrich Harras (1690-1754), a German composer and organist active during the Baroque era, known for his sacred choral works.
3. Friedrich Harras (1810-1881), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives in the mid-19th century.
4. Maximilian Harras (1863-1928), a German architect responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Munich, including the Bavarian National Museum.
5. Wilhelm Harras (1892-1962), a German military officer who served in both World Wars and attained the rank of General in the Wehrmacht during World War II.

While the name Harras may have evolved slightly in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, it has maintained a consistent presence throughout various regions of Germany, reflecting its deep-rooted historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harras

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

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

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