Explore the Family Name Hariri
The meaning of Hariri
Muslim: occupational name for a silk merchant, from Arabic ḥarīrī ‘related to or associated with silk’. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Mohammad, Abbas, Amir, Azadeh, Mojgan, Mustafa, Payam, Shahriar, Ahmad, Azim, Bachir.
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How common is the last name Hariri in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hariri has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Hariri was ranked 50,055th in terms of prevalence among all surnames in the United States but fell to 55,386 by 2010, marking a decline of 10.65%. The number of individuals bearing this name also decreased from 393 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, a drop of 5.6%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Hariri per 100,000 residents decreased by 13.33% from 0.15 to 0.13 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #55,386 | -10.65% |
| Count | 393 | 371 | -5.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hariri
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Hariri, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a shift in distribution between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority of those with the Hariri surname identified as white in both years, although this percentage dropped slightly from 85.24% in 2000 to 78.44% in 2010. There was an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 8.40% in 2000 to 14.56% in 2010. Additionally, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, from 2.54% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero in 2010, while the Hispanic group saw a minor decrease from 1.78% to 1.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.24% | 78.44% | -7.98% |
| Two or More Races | 8.4% | 14.56% | 73.33% |
| Black | 2.54% | 4.58% | 80.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.62% | -8.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |