Explore the Family Name Harari
The meaning of Harari
1. Jewish (from Syria and Lebanon): nickname from Hebrew harari ‘mountain dweller’. 2. Jewish (Israeli): Hebraicized form of various original Ashkenazic surnames composed of the German word Berg ‘mountain, hill’ (compare 1 above). 3. Jewish (from North Africa) and Muslim: occupational name from Arabic ḥarrār ‘silk weaver, lace maker’, with the Arabic gentilic suffix -ī. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Tzvi, Arnon, Avi, Azriel, Chaya, Dror, Galit, Meyer, Nurit, Oded, Ori, Rina.
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How common is the last name Harari in the United States?
Based on data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Harari has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Harari surname was ranked 34,856 in popularity but rose to 24,339 by 2010, showing a change of 30.17%. The actual count of individuals bearing the Harari name also grew from 613 people in 2000 to 1030 people in 2010, which represents a 68.03% increase. This growth is further underscored by the proportion per 100k, which increased from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010, a boost of 52.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #24,339 | 30.17% |
| Count | 613 | 1,030 | 68.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.35 | 52.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harari
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some notable shifts for the Harari surname. White ethnicity remains predominant, though it slightly decreased from 87.44% in 2000 to 84.85% in 2010. The most significant change occurred with those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which surged from just 1.31% in 2000 to 5.73% in 2010, an impressive 337.40% increase. Meanwhile, the proportion of people with the Harari surname identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable, decreasing marginally from 7.99% to 7.96%. A noteworthy drop was observed among people identifying with two or more races, down from 2.12% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. There were no recorded Hararis identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.44% | 84.85% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 7.99% | 7.96% | -0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 5.73% | 337.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 1.07% | -49.53% |
| Black | 1.14% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |