Explore the Family Name Haris
The meaning of Haris
1. English and Welsh (Glamorgan): variant of Harris. 2. Muslim: from the Arabic personal name based on ḥārith, ḥāris ‘plowman, cultivator’. Compare Hares.
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How common is the last name Haris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Haris has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname rose from 27,802 in 2000 to 21,144 in 2010, reflecting a change of 23.95%. Similarly, the count also grew by 52.58%, from 814 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to 1,242 in 2010. This rise is further indicated by the proportion per 100k, which went up by 40% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,802 | #21,144 | 23.95% |
| Count | 814 | 1,242 | 52.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.42 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haris
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haris, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group associated with this surname shifted from being predominantly White (53.44%) to an increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category (10.23%), reflecting a change of 102.98%. There was also a significant rise in Hispanic representation, jumping from 0 to 8.53%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased notably from 33.78% to 20.05%, a drop of 40.65%. No change was reported for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the latter remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.44% | 58.29% | 9.08% |
| Black | 33.78% | 20.05% | -40.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.04% | 10.23% | 102.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 8.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |