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

Hren, 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 Hren surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hren in America

Hren is the 31068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hren surname appeared 747 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 Hren.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hren 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 Hren

The surname HREN has its origins in Croatia, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Croatian word "hren," which means horseradish, suggesting a connection to agriculture or a specific location abundant in this plant.

One of the earliest documented instances of the HREN surname appears in the records of the town of Dubrovnik, dating back to the late 1500s. This coastal city in southern Croatia was a major trading hub during that time, which may explain the surname's initial spread.

In the 17th century, the HREN name gained prominence in the nearby region of Dalmatia, particularly in the city of Split. Historical records from this period mention several HREN families involved in various trades, such as winemaking and seafaring.

A notable figure from this era was Ivan HREN, a merchant born in Split in 1642. He was known for his successful trading ventures throughout the Mediterranean and his contributions to the city's economic growth.

As the centuries passed, the HREN surname gradually spread across Croatia and neighboring regions. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Karlovac, where they became respected landowners and community leaders.

One of the most prominent individuals with this surname was Marko HREN, born in Karlovac in 1825. He was a renowned scholar and linguist who published several influential works on the Croatian language and its dialects.

Another notable figure was Antun HREN, a military officer born in Zagreb in 1861. He served in the Austro-Hungarian Army and was awarded several honors for his bravery during the wars of that era.

In the 20th century, the HREN surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields. For example, Ivica HREN, born in Split in 1920, was a celebrated author and playwright whose works explored the rich cultural heritage of Dalmatia.

Throughout its long history, the HREN surname has remained closely tied to its Croatian roots, reflecting the country's diverse cultural traditions and the enduring impact of its people on various aspects of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hren

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

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

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