Explore the Family Name Haren
The meaning of Haren
1. Irish (Clare and Connacht): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hEaghráin ‘descendant of Eaghrán’, a diminutive of Eaghra, a personal name of unexplained etymology, as in O’Hara. 2. Irish (Fermanagh): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAráin ‘descendant of Arán’, a personal name of unexplained etymology. 3. Irish (Armagh): variant of Herron. 4. Possibly a shortened form of Dutch Van Haren.
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How common is the last name Haren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haren saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Haren ranked 23,617 in terms of frequency, but the rank fell to 24,159 by 2010, marking a 2.29% drop. Despite this drop in rank, there was an increase in the actual count of people with the Haren surname from 1,001 to 1,041, a 4% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 population dropped by 5.41%, from 0.37 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,617 | #24,159 | -2.29% |
| Count | 1,001 | 1,041 | 4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haren
The ethnicity associated with the Haren surname also showed some changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.51% to 92.60%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also saw a decline of 16.67%, dropping from 1.50% to 1.25%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 56.25%, growing from 1.60% to 2.50% of the population with the Haren surname. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnic identities, witnessing a jump from 0.90% to 2.31%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained relatively stable, with minor decreases of 3.75% and 17.14% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 92.6% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.5% | 56.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 2.31% | 156.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.25% | -16.67% |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.77% | -3.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.58% | -17.14% |