Explore the Family Name Aharon
The meaning of Aharon
Jewish (Israeli): variant of Aaron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aharon in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aharon has seen an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 100,663rd and by 2010, it had risen to rank 77,788th. This is a considerable rise of 22.72%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 166 to 246 during this period, marking a change of 48.19%. The proportion of the surname Aharon per 100,000 people also increased from 0.06 to 0.08, indicating a 33.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #77,788 | 22.72% |
| Count | 166 | 246 | 48.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aharon
When discussing the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Aharon, the information based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that primarily White individuals carry this name. In 2000, 93.37% of Aharon were White, and by 2010 this figure slightly increased to 94.72%, showing a change of 1.45%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a decrease from 3.61% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010, marking a -21.05% change. Notably, other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives showed no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.37% | 94.72% | 1.45% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 2.85% | -21.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |