Explore the Family Name Haroun
The meaning of Haroun
Muslim: variant of Harun.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Haroun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Haroun has witnessed a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 84,631st in 2000, it rose to 54,530th by 2010, representing a positive change of 35.57 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 83.5 percent, from 206 to 378 people. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Haroun per 100,000 people grew by 62.5 percent, from 0.08 to 0.13 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #54,530 | 35.57% |
| Count | 206 | 378 | 83.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.13 | 62.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Haroun
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that between 2000 and 2010, there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Haroun. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by 57.44 percent, reaching 6.88 percent in 2010 from a previous 4.37 percent. Similarly, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname saw a jump of 207.88 percent, going up to 25.40 percent from an initial 8.25 percent. On the other hand, those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly by 83.13 percent, while the White category noted a minimal drop of 3.40 percent. The surname had no individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 2.38 percent identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.08% | 61.9% | -3.4% |
| Black | 8.25% | 25.4% | 207.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.37% | 6.88% | 57.44% |
| Two or More Races | 20.39% | 3.44% | -83.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |