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

Maharry, 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 Maharry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maharry in America

Maharry is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maharry surname appeared 167 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 Maharry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maharry 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 Maharry

The surname MAHARRY has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "mor" meaning "great" and "airidh" meaning "shieling" or "summer pasture." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a prominent or large shieling in the Scottish Highlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAHARRY can be found in the parish records of Kirkintilloch, near Glasgow, in the late 16th century. The name appears to have been concentrated in the central and western regions of Scotland, particularly in the counties of Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.

In the 17th century, the MAHARRY name appears in several historical documents, including the court records of Paisley and the burgh records of Renfrew. These records provide insights into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this surname during that period.

An early notable figure with the surname MAHARRY was John Maharry (1620-1688), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Renfrew. He was instrumental in the establishment of the local grammar school and served as a magistrate and town councilor.

Another individual of note was Robert Maharry (1745-1822), a Scottish soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He later settled in Nova Scotia, Canada, and his descendants contributed to the spread of the MAHARRY name in North America.

In the 19th century, James Maharry (1815-1892) was a respected minister of the Church of Scotland, serving in various parishes throughout his career. He was known for his dedication to education and his efforts in establishing schools in rural areas.

Moving into the 20th century, Mary Maharry (1901-1987) was a renowned Scottish artist and sculptor. Her works were exhibited widely and are now held in various galleries and museums across Scotland.

While the MAHARRY name is not among the most common surnames in Scotland today, it has a rich history and has contributed to the cultural tapestry of the region over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maharry

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

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

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