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

Harrill, 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 Harrill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harrill in America

Harrill is the 15483rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harrill surname appeared 1,891 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Harrill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harrill 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 Harrill

The surname Harrill is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. One of the earliest documented bearers of the name was John Harrill, who was born in the village of Waltham, Essex in 1582.

The name Harrill is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hæra" and "hyll," which together translate to "hare hill" or "hill where hares are found." This suggests that the name may have initially been a locational surname, given to someone who lived near a specific hill or raised hares.

While the Harrill surname is relatively uncommon, it can be found scattered across various parts of England, with concentrations in counties such as Essex, Kent, and Suffolk. In some early records, the name was also spelled as Harrel, Harryll, or Harryll, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common in those times.

One notable historical figure with the Harrill surname was William Harrill, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Colchester, Essex in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the local wool trade and owned several properties in the area.

Another individual of note was Sarah Harrill, born in 1725 in the village of Great Baddow, Essex. She is mentioned in several parish records as having been a midwife and healer, highly respected in her community for her skills and knowledge of traditional remedies.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of Harrill settled in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk. One of their descendants, John Harrill (1842-1921), became a successful businessman and served as a local magistrate and councilor.

Moving into the 20th century, a notable figure was Henry Harrill (1901-1985), a renowned botanist and horticulturist from Kent. He was responsible for developing several new varieties of roses and was awarded numerous accolades for his contributions to the field.

Throughout its history, the Harrill surname has maintained a strong presence in parts of southeastern England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Kent, and Suffolk. While not a widespread name, it has left its mark on the region's history and continues to be carried on by families with deep roots in these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harrill

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

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

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