Explore the Family Name Harel
The meaning of Harel
1. Jewish (Israeli): artificial name from Harel, a placename mentioned in the Bible. 2. French (mainly Normandy): nickname from Old French harel ‘riot’. Compare Arel and Rell. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shimon, Uri, Yaron, Yossi, Aharon, Arie, Aron, Ayelet, Batya, Dov, Dvora, Eyal.
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How common is the last name Harel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harel has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Harel was ranked 50,055th in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 42,790th rank, marking an uptick of 14.51 percent. The number of people with this surname also grew from 393 in 2000 to 506 in 2010, a surge of 28.75 percent. The proportion of individuals named Harel per 100,000 residents also increased by 13.33 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #42,790 | 14.51% |
| Count | 393 | 506 | 28.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Harel has also altered over the last decade, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White in both 2000 (89.57 percent) and 2010 (93.48 percent), there were notable changes within other ethnicity categories. The percentage of those identifying as Black fell significantly from 5.60 percent to 2.77 percent. However, new representation emerged in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, which both stood at zero in 2000 but rose to 1.19 percent and 1.98 percent respectively in 2010. Conversely, the percentage identifying with two or more races dropped from 3.56 percent to zero over the same period. There was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.57% | 93.48% | 4.37% |
| Black | 5.6% | 2.77% | -50.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |