Explore the Family Name Harison
The meaning of Harison
English: variant of Harrison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Harison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Harison experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,396th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 77,788th position, marking a decline of about 24.67%. This shift was also reflected in the count of people bearing the surname, which decreased from 300 to 246 during this time frame, a reduction of around 18%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop of approximately 27.27% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #77,788 | -24.67% |
| Count | 300 | 246 | -18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Harison
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the surname Harison, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White declined slightly by about 5.01%, going from 63.33% to 60.16% of Harisons. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.67% to 5.69%, a significant increase of 240.72%. The portion of Harisons identifying as Black saw a decrease from 32.00% to 28.86% over the decade, a drop of roughly 9.81%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Harisons identifying as being of two or more ethnicities increased modestly from 2.00% to 2.03%. There were no Harisons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.33% | 60.16% | -5.01% |
| Black | 32% | 28.86% | -9.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 5.69% | 240.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 2.03% | 1.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |