Explore the Family Name Hary
The meaning of Hary
1. Hungarian (also Háry): variant of Hari. 2. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Harico, a pet form of compound names based on the element hari ‘army’. 3. French: habitational name from a place called Hary (Aisne). Some characteristic forenames: French Alexandre, Andre. Hungarian Laszlo, Miklos.
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How common is the last name Hary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hary saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,392, dropping to 68,345 by 2010, translating to a decrease of 21.2%. The total count of people with the surname also fell from 339 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, marking a reduction of 15.04%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people dwindled from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a 23.08% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #68,345 | -21.2% |
| Count | 339 | 288 | -15.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hary
Looking at the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Hary, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 0.78% over the decade. The percentage identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased significantly, more than doubling from 1.77% in 2000 to 3.82% in 2010. The percentage who identified their ethnic identity as Hispanic also saw a small increase, while those who identified as Black decreased notably by 35.75%. No significant changes were observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.43% | 85.76% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 4.13% | 4.17% | 0.97% |
| Black | 6.49% | 4.17% | -35.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 3.82% | 115.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |