Explore the Family Name Haro
The meaning of Haro
1. Spanish: habitational name from a place in the province of La Rioja, so called from a North Castilian form of Spanish faro ‘beacon’. Compare De Haro. 2. In some cases possibly also French: metonymic occupational name for a peddler, from an Old French cry used to hail someone or to attract attention. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Juan, Luis, Salvador, Manuel, Carlos, Jorge, Miguel, Alberto, Francisco, Jaime.
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How common is the last name Haro in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Haro has significantly increased in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Haro was ranked at 5682 but by 2010, it had risen to 3122, marking an impressive increase of 45.05%. The number of people carrying the Haro surname more than doubled from 5602 in 2000 to 11547 in 2010, a change of 106.12%. The representation of this surname also grew, with the proportion per 100k people rising by 87.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,682 | #3,122 | 45.05% |
| Count | 5,602 | 11,547 | 106.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.08 | 3.91 | 87.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haro
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Haro also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled. Though still a small proportion, it rose from 0.66% to 1.00%. The group identifying with two or more races also experienced growth, increasing from 0.25% to 0.30%. Meanwhile, the White and Hispanic groups remained relatively stable. The largest percentage of Haros identified as Hispanic, making up 89.40% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.30% in 2010. Conversely, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw decreases, with the former dropping by 27.85% and the latter by 26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.4% | 89.3% | -0.11% |
| White | 8.6% | 8.62% | 0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 1% | 51.52% |
| Black | 0.79% | 0.57% | -27.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.25% | 0.3% | 20% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.22% | -26.67% |
Haro ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Haro is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 43.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (30.5%) and French & German (7.7%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, Italian, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Senegambian & Guinean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 43.1% |
| Indigenous American | 30.5% |
| French & German | 7.7% |
| Other | 18.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Haro
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Haro have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Aguascalientes, Mexico | 75.60% |
| Sonora, Mexico | 75.60% |
| Puebla, Mexico | 75.60% |
| Oaxaca, Mexico | 75.60% |
| Nuevo Leon, Mexico | 75.60% |
What Haro haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Haro is E-L29, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-L29 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pagan, Aviles, Del Rio, Hance, Porras, Badillo, Gibbs, Chartier, Bagley, Pullen.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Haro surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Haro have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Haro" Surname 24.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Haro" Surname 43.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Haro" Surname 23.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Haro" Surname 13.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Haro?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Haro are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition