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

O'Haire, 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 O'Haire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of O'Haire in America

O'Haire is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The O'Haire surname appeared 268 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 O'Haire.

We can also compare 2010 data for O'Haire 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 O'Haire

The surname OHAIRE has its origins in Ireland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Ó hAdhair, which means "descendant of Adhar" or "descendant of the wanderer." The name is believed to have originated in County Sligo, located in the northwestern region of Ireland.

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in various Irish annals and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable reference appears in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century by a group of Franciscan monks. In this work, the surname OHAIRE is mentioned in connection with several notable figures from County Sligo.

Among the earliest recorded bearers of the OHAIRE surname was Tadhg Ó hAdhair, a prominent Irish chieftain who lived in the late 16th century. He was a member of the influential Ó hAdhair clan and played a significant role in the political affairs of County Sligo during his time.

Another notable figure was Brian Ó hAdhair, a 17th-century Irish scholar and poet who was renowned for his works in the Irish language. He is believed to have been born in County Sligo around 1610 and contributed to the preservation of Irish literary traditions.

In the 18th century, the OHAIRE surname gained prominence through the exploits of Donnchadh Ó hAdhair, a respected Irish physician and writer. He was born in County Sligo in 1702 and authored several medical treatises that were widely circulated in his time.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sean Ó hAdhair, a prominent Irish nationalist and political activist. He was born in County Sligo in 1837 and played a significant role in the Irish Home Rule movement, advocating for greater autonomy for Ireland within the United Kingdom.

Throughout history, the OHAIRE surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Ireland, particularly in County Sligo. Some examples include Ballinahaire, which means "the town of the OHAIRE family," and Glenohaire, a picturesque valley in the region.

While the OHAIRE surname originated in Ireland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora communities. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this name remain deeply rooted in its Irish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name O'Haire

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname O'Haire.

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 O'Haire 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 O'Haire 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 O'Haire was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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