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UK surname

Hari

A Hindu surname representing the moon or moon god.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Nottingham, North Lincolnshire and Three Rivers.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hari is 148 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

137

2016, ranked #25,254

Peak year

2010

148 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016, ranked #25,254.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Hari surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Hari surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Hari 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 72 #30,415
1998 modern 76 #30,386
1999 modern 77 #30,427
2000 modern 79 #30,249
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 79 #30,499
2003 modern 91 #29,121
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 115 #25,969
2007 modern 120 #25,606
2008 modern 127 #25,020
2009 modern 135 #24,594
2010 modern 148 #23,697
2011 modern 145 #23,837
2012 modern 146 #23,681
2013 modern 136 #25,252
2014 modern 139 #25,093
2015 modern 134 #25,607
2016 modern 137 #25,254

Geography

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Where Haris are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Nottingham, North Lincolnshire, Three Rivers, Barnet and Ealing. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Nottingham 024 Nottingham
2 North Lincolnshire 022 North Lincolnshire
3 Three Rivers 004 Three Rivers
4 Barnet 030 Barnet
5 Ealing 025 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Hari

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Hari

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Hari, 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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Hari surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Hari household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Hari 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

Hari 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Hari falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Hari is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

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

Meaning and origin of Hari

The surname HARI originated in India, with its roots traceable to the Sanskrit language spoken in ancient times. The name is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

HARI is derived from the Sanskrit word "Hari," which means "the remover of sins" or "the one who takes away." It is a name associated with the Hindu god Vishnu, who is often referred to as Hari or Narayana in sacred texts and literature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HARI can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Hari is mentioned as an epithet for Lord Krishna, who is considered an incarnation of Vishnu.

The name HARI has been prominent in India for centuries, with numerous historical figures bearing this surname. One notable example is Hari Singh Nalwa (1791-1837), a renowned military leader and commander of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another prominent figure with the surname HARI was Annapurna Devi (1927-2018), a celebrated Indian classical musician and Hindustani classical music vocalist. She was widely regarded as one of the greatest music teachers of the 20th century.

In the realm of literature, Harishankar Parsai (1924-1995) was a renowned Hindi writer and satirist from India. His works, which often highlighted social issues and human follies, earned him numerous awards and accolades.

The name HARI has also been found in ancient Sanskrit manuscripts and inscriptions, further solidifying its historical roots in Indian culture and tradition.

It is worth noting that the name HARI has been associated with various place names and locations in India, such as Harihar (a town in Karnataka), Haridwar (a sacred city in Uttarakhand), and Haripur (a city in Pakistan, formerly part of India).

While the surname HARI has its origins in India, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent in other parts of the world, contributing to its global presence and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Hari surname: questions and answers

How common is the Hari surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 137 in 2016. That gives Hari a modern rank of #25,254.

What does the Hari surname mean?

A Hindu surname representing the moon or moon god.

What does the Hari map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hari 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.