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

Harriel, 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 Harriel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harriel in America

Harriel is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harriel surname appeared 349 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 Harriel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harriel 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 Harriel

The surname HARRIEL has its origins in the British Isles, specifically England. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "here" and "gild," meaning an army tax or military tribute.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name HARRIEL can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, England, from 1275. These rolls were tax records that listed individuals by name, and the HARRIEL surname appears multiple times. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the HARRIEL name appeared in various manorial records and court rolls across England. For instance, a Richard HARRIEL was mentioned in the Court Rolls of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1327. These records often provide valuable insights into the daily lives and occupations of individuals with the surname.

During the Tudor period, the HARRIEL surname was particularly concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire. One notable figure from this era was Sir John HARRIEL (1495-1562), a landowner and member of the gentry in Worcestershire. He served as a justice of the peace and was involved in local administration.

In the 17th century, the HARRIEL name continued to be well-represented in the English countryside. A prominent example is Thomas HARRIEL (1620-1689), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1670 and was involved in various business ventures.

Another notable figure was Reverend William HARRIEL (1650-1718), a clergyman of the Church of England. He served as the Vicar of Kingham, Oxfordshire, and was known for his scholarly work on ecclesiastical history.

As the British Empire expanded, the HARRIEL surname spread to other parts of the world. For instance, in the 18th century, there were HARRIEL families recorded in the American colonies, particularly in Virginia and Maryland.

Throughout its history, the HARRIEL surname has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, merchants, clergymen, and professionals. While it may not be among the most common surnames, it has a rich and diverse history rooted in the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harriel

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

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

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