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

Harves, 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 Harves surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harves in America

Harves is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harves surname appeared 111 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 Harves.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harves 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 Harves

The surname "Harves" is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period in England, around the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hærfest," which means "harvest" or "autumn." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been individuals involved in agricultural activities or lived in areas known for their bountiful harvests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Harves" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from the late 12th century. These rolls, which were administrative records maintained by the English Crown, mention a person named "William Harves" as a landowner in the county.

During the 13th century, the name "Harves" appeared in various historical documents, including the Curia Regis Rolls and the Feet of Fines. These records often reveal the names of individuals involved in legal transactions or court proceedings. For instance, in 1275, a certain "Richard Harves" was mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Lincolnshire.

The surname "Harves" has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Harvestown and Harveston. These place names may have derived from the same linguistic root as the surname, further solidifying its connection to the concept of harvest.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the surname "Harves." One such person was John Harves, a prominent merchant and alderman who lived in the city of London during the late 15th century. Another notable figure was William Harves, a scholar and translator who lived in the 16th century and is known for his translation of works by Erasmus.

In the 17th century, the name "Harves" appeared in parish records and tax rolls across various counties in England, indicating its widespread distribution. One example is Thomas Harves, a landowner and farmer who lived in Oxfordshire during the mid-17th century.

Moving into the 18th century, the surname "Harves" continued to be present in various historical records. For instance, the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwick mention a certain Elizabeth Harves who was baptized in 1732.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname may have varied over time, with alternative forms such as "Harveys," "Harveis," or "Harvies" appearing in different regions or time periods. Additionally, some individuals with this surname may have anglicized their names or adopted different spellings due to migration or other circumstances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harves

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

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

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