Find out how popular the last name O'Harrow 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'Harrow.

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

Popularity of O'Harrow in America

O'Harrow is the 66164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The O'Harrow surname appeared 299 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'Harrow.

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

The surname OHARROW originates from Ireland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ocharrú," meaning "of the chariot" or "charioteer." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been individuals involved in the transportation or maintenance of chariots.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name OHARROW can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The record mentions an "Ó hOcharrú" from County Galway, indicating the presence of this surname in the region during that time period.

The OHARROW name is also thought to have connections to the town of Killarney in County Kerry, where the surname may have originated or had a significant presence. Some historians speculate that the name could be related to the ancient Irish kingdom of Uí Ocharrú, which was located in the area now known as Killarney.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the OHARROW name was Séamus Ó hOcharrú (1590-1654), a Franciscan friar and scholar from County Galway. He was known for his contributions to the study of Irish language and literature.

Another prominent individual with the OHARROW surname was Cormac Ó hOcharrú (1720-1795), a renowned Irish harpist and composer from County Kerry. He was celebrated for his skill in preserving and promoting traditional Irish music.

In the 19th century, Máire Ní Ocharrú (1825-1892), a poet and storyteller from County Galway, gained recognition for her works in the Irish language, which captured the local folklore and traditions of her region.

Variations of the OHARROW spelling have been documented throughout history, such as O'Harrow, O'Harro, and O'Harra, reflecting the fluidity of name spellings in earlier times.

While the OHARROW surname has its roots in Ireland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with descendants carrying on the name's legacy and contributing to their respective communities and fields.

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

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

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

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