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UK surname

Haran

A surname with Semitic origins derived from "Haran", a place in Mesopotamia.

In the 1881 census there were 153 people recorded with the Haran surname, ranking it #15,320 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 476, ranked #10,360, up from #15,320 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Govan Combination, Wigan and Batley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Huntingdonshire, Hillingdon and Hyndburn.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haran is 494 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 211.1%.

1881 census count

153

Ranked #15,320

Modern count

476

2016, ranked #10,360

Peak year

2010

494 bearers

Map years

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1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Haran had 153 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,320 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 476 in 2016, ranked #10,360.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 171 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Haran surname distribution map

The map shows where the Haran surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Haran surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Haran over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 48 #24,615
1861 historical 118 #18,512
1881 historical 153 #15,320
1891 historical 171 #16,733
1901 historical 166 #17,011
1911 historical 148 #18,023
1997 modern 408 #10,844
1998 modern 433 #10,718
1999 modern 417 #11,091
2000 modern 414 #11,127
2001 modern 416 #10,898
2002 modern 437 #10,693
2003 modern 413 #11,006
2004 modern 421 #10,866
2005 modern 417 #10,833
2006 modern 427 #10,683
2007 modern 443 #10,467
2008 modern 447 #10,481
2009 modern 457 #10,532
2010 modern 494 #10,144
2011 modern 488 #10,135
2012 modern 458 #10,528
2013 modern 481 #10,315
2014 modern 493 #10,191
2015 modern 486 #10,216
2016 modern 476 #10,360

Geography

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Where Harans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Govan Combination, Wigan, Batley, Liverpool and Keighley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Huntingdonshire, Hillingdon, Hyndburn, South Somerset and Bolton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Govan Combination Lanark
2 Wigan Lancashire
3 Batley Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 Keighley Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Huntingdonshire 015 Huntingdonshire
2 Hillingdon 005 Hillingdon
3 Hyndburn 002 Hyndburn
4 South Somerset 017 South Somerset
5 Bolton 009 Bolton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haran

These lists show first names that appear often with the Haran surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haran

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Haran, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Haran surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Haran household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Haran is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Haran is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Haran falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Haran is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Haran, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Haran

The surname Haran is believed to have originated in Ireland, specifically in the region of County Cork. It is thought to be derived from the Irish Gaelic word "earrann," which means "share" or "portion." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who received a portion of land or property.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Haran can be traced back to the 16th century in County Cork. One notable mention is found in the Fiants of the Reign of Elizabeth I, which were records of royal grants and appointments. In these records, a John Haran is listed as receiving a pardon in 1592.

During the 17th century, the surname Haran appears in various historical documents, including the 1659 Census of Ireland. This census recorded individuals with the surname residing in counties such as Cork, Limerick, and Tipperary.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir John Haran, who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a prominent landowner and served as the High Sheriff of County Cork in 1609.

Another notable figure with the surname Haran was William Haran, a priest and theologian who lived from 1630 to 1694. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in Ireland and served as the Bishop of Killaloe from 1678 until his death.

In the 18th century, the surname Haran was also found in parts of County Clare. One individual of note was Patrick Haran, who was born in 1736 and became a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Ennis.

The name Haran has also been linked to various place names in Ireland, such as Haranstown in County Kildare and Haranville in County Wexford. These place names may have derived from individuals bearing the surname Haran who once owned or resided in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Haran include:

1. Richard Haran (1795-1878), an Irish politician and Member of Parliament for County Sligo. 2. John Haran (1819-1892), an Irish-American Catholic priest and educator who founded several schools in New York City. 3. Mary Haran (1866-1936), an Irish-American labor activist and organizer who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement. 4. Patrick Haran (1889-1966), an Irish politician and member of the First Dáil, the revolutionary parliament of Ireland. 5. Michael Haran (1923-2009), an Irish biblical scholar and professor at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Haran families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haran surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 57 Harans recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.20x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 57 3.20x
Yorkshire 33 2.22x
Lanarkshire 26 5.35x
Renfrewshire 20 17.18x
Northumberland 6 2.68x
Middlesex 5 0.33x
Staffordshire 2 0.39x
Worcestershire 2 1.02x
Durham 1 0.22x
Royal Navy 1 5.59x
Surrey 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Haslingden in Lancashire leads with 20 Harans recorded in 1881 and an index of 271.00x.

Place Total Index
Haslingden 20 271.00x
Paisley Low Church 20 542.01x
Batley 18 127.21x
Govan 13 10.82x
Wigan 13 52.19x
Liverpool 9 8.31x
Old Monkland 9 46.68x
Burnley 6 39.97x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 6 44.94x
Sculcoates 6 25.42x
Bradford 5 13.87x
Glasgow 4 4.64x
Lower Booths 4 125.39x
Great Little Marsden 3 36.72x
Shoreditch London 3 4.61x
Kings Norton 2 11.37x
Stoke Upon Trent 2 3.72x
Barnsley 1 6.51x
Hampstead London 1 4.27x
Kensington London 1 1.20x
Mickleham 1 243.90x
Pontefract 1 31.15x
Royal Navy 1 6.54x
Salford 1 1.91x
South Cliff 1 1666.67x
Tanfield 1 18.83x
Wakefield 1 8.75x
Windle 1 9.97x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Haran surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 11
Bridget 8
Catherine 4
Ellen 4
Sarah 3
Alice 2
Ann 2
Emma 2
Nancy 2
Angelina 1
Annie 1
Briget 1
Catharine 1
Elen 1
Harriett 1
Helen 1
Jemima 1
Kate 1
Lydia 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Winefred 1
Winford 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Haran surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 10
Thomas 9
Patrick 8
James 7
Michael 3
Anthony 2
Joseph 2
Bernard 1
Carlin 1
Daniel 1
David 1
Edward 1
Luke 1
M. 1
Martin 1
Micheal 1
Nicholas 1
Pack 1
Roger 1
Timotheus 1

FAQ

Haran surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haran surname in 1881?

In 1881, 153 people were recorded with the Haran surname. That placed it at #15,320 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haran surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 476 in 2016. That gives Haran a modern rank of #10,360.

What does the Haran surname mean?

A surname with Semitic origins derived from "Haran", a place in Mesopotamia.

What does the Haran map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Haran bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.