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UK surname

Haris

A surname indicating one's origin from the city of Harar in Ethiopia.

In the 1881 census there were 174 people recorded with the Haris surname, ranking it #14,042 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 219, ranked #18,422, down from #14,042 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Poole St James, Lambeth and Llangafelach. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tameside, Kensington and Chelsea and Cardiff.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Haris is 595 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 25.9%.

1881 census count

174

Ranked #14,042

Modern count

219

2016, ranked #18,422

Peak year

1861

595 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Haris had 174 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,042 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 219 in 2016, ranked #18,422.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 595 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Haris surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Haris surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Haris 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 226 #9,487
1861 historical 595 #4,454
1881 historical 174 #14,042
1891 historical 340 #10,062
1901 historical 83 #24,900
1911 historical 136 #18,962
1997 modern 146 #21,494
1998 modern 112 #25,856
1999 modern 95 #28,465
2000 modern 89 #29,173
2001 modern 78 #30,168
2002 modern 87 #29,644
2003 modern 89 #29,380
2004 modern 92 #29,197
2005 modern 104 #27,369
2006 modern 114 #26,120
2007 modern 126 #24,860
2008 modern 136 #24,004
2009 modern 158 #22,168
2010 modern 153 #23,175
2011 modern 166 #21,745
2012 modern 175 #20,984
2013 modern 193 #19,997
2014 modern 211 #19,002
2015 modern 208 #19,085
2016 modern 219 #18,422

Geography

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Where Haris' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Poole St James, Lambeth, Llangafelach, St Marylebone and Woodham Walter. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tameside, Kensington and Chelsea, Cardiff and Croydon. 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 Poole St James Dorset
2 Lambeth London (South Districts)
3 Llangafelach Glamorganshire
4 St Marylebone London (North Districts)
5 Woodham Walter Essex

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tameside 028 Tameside
2 Kensington and Chelsea 003 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Cardiff 033 Cardiff
4 Croydon 019 Croydon
5 Cardiff 019 Cardiff

Forenames

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First names often paired with Haris

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Haris

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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Haris surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Haris household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Haris is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Haris 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

Haris 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 Haris 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Haris

The surname HARIS has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic name "Haris," which means "guardian" or "protector." The name can trace its roots back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic era.

The name HARIS first gained prominence in the region of Hejaz, which is now part of modern-day Saudi Arabia. It was common among the Arab tribes that inhabited the area, and it was often associated with individuals who held positions of authority or played a role in protecting their communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name HARIS can be found in the Umayyad-era manuscripts, which date back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE. These documents shed light on the lives of notable individuals bearing this name, some of whom were scholars, warriors, or members of the ruling elite.

In the 9th century, a prominent figure named Haris al-Muhasibi (781-857 CE) gained recognition as a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian. He was born in Basra, Iraq, and his works on spirituality and self-accountability had a significant impact on the development of Islamic thought.

Another notable bearer of the surname HARIS was Haris al-Bazzar (809-892 CE), a prominent Islamic scholar and hadith collector from Nishapur, Persia (modern-day Iran). His vast collection of hadith (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad) became an important reference work in the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from Baghdad between 750 and 1258 CE, the name HARIS was also found among individuals of high social standing. One such example is Haris al-Rashid (766-809 CE), a renowned caliph who presided over the golden age of the Abbasid Empire and patronized arts, literature, and scientific advancements.

As the Arab influence spread across the Middle East and North Africa, the name HARIS also found its way into other regions. In the 11th century, a notable figure named Haris al-Andalusi (1054-1109 CE) was born in Valencia, Spain, during the time of the Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula. He was a renowned poet and literary critic, and his works contributed significantly to the cultural renaissance of that era.

Throughout history, the surname HARIS has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, rulers, artists, and warriors. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word "Haris," reflecting its enduring legacy as a name that signifies protection and guardianship.

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1881 census detail

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Haris families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Haris 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. Glamorgan leads with 45 Haris' recorded in 1881 and an index of 16.46x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 45 16.46x
Essex 17 5.48x
Cornwall 15 8.44x
Middlesex 14 0.89x
Durham 11 2.35x
Gloucestershire 7 2.27x
Lincolnshire 7 2.79x
Devon 6 1.84x
Yorkshire 6 0.39x
Norfolk 5 2.07x
Surrey 5 0.65x
Anglesey 4 14.37x
Oxfordshire 3 3.09x
Buckinghamshire 2 2.11x
Denbighshire 2 3.37x
Derbyshire 2 0.81x
Staffordshire 2 0.38x
Wiltshire 2 1.44x
Bedfordshire 1 1.23x
Lancashire 1 0.05x
Midlothian 1 0.48x
Monmouthshire 1 0.88x
Shropshire 1 0.74x
Somerset 1 0.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clase in Glamorgan leads with 44 Haris' recorded in 1881 and an index of 432.65x.

Place Total Index
Clase 44 432.65x
Camborne 15 204.64x
Downham 10 7692.31x
Ryton 7 426.83x
Grantham 6 183.49x
Great Yarmouth 5 25.00x
Normanby In 5 120.19x
St Marylebone London 5 5.96x
Aylburton 4 1142.86x
Little Ilford 4 740.74x
Llanfaethly 4 2000.00x
Clapham 3 15.28x
Fritwell 3 1000.00x
St Martin In Fields 3 31.91x
Whickham 3 69.77x
Hackney London 2 2.27x
Lambeth 2 1.46x
Long Eaton 2 61.54x
Marchwiel 2 666.67x
Rodbourne Cheney 2 186.92x
St Giles On The Heath 2 1333.33x
Tidenham Beachley 2 606.06x
Washfield 2 952.38x
Aberystruth 1 9.99x
Alwington 1 500.00x
Bedford St Paul 1 17.92x
Bridgnorth St Leonard 1 64.94x
Brockworth 1 416.67x
Careby 1 1111.11x
Chelsea London 1 2.11x
Chester Le Street 1 27.86x
Chorlton 1 500.00x
Ecclesfield 1 8.76x
Edinburgh St Stephens 1 24.15x
Handsworth 1 7.65x
Ilston 1 666.67x
Kensington London 1 1.15x
Leigh 1 92.59x
Long Crendon 1 156.25x
Lynton 1 153.85x
Olney 1 76.34x
St Pancras London 1 0.79x
Walcot 1 7.43x
West Ham 1 1.46x
West Hanningfield 1 434.78x
Westminster St James 1 6.19x
Worsley 1 8.70x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 15
Elizabeth 11
Ann 5
Alice 3
Emily 3
Harriet 3
Margret 3
Maria 3
Sarah 3
Gertrude 2
Annie 1
Catherine 1
Charity 1
Eleanor 1
Elisabeth 1
Eliza 1
Elizebeth 1
Ellen 1
Emma 1
Ester 1
Esther 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Harriett 1
Inglina 1
Isabella 1
Jane 1
Kate 1
Lilly 1
Louisa 1
Lousia 1
Lydia 1
Martha 1
Matilda 1
Rose 1
Ruth 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

FAQ

Haris surname: questions and answers

How common was the Haris surname in 1881?

In 1881, 174 people were recorded with the Haris surname. That placed it at #14,042 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Haris surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 219 in 2016. That gives Haris a modern rank of #18,422.

What does the Haris surname mean?

A surname indicating one's origin from the city of Harar in Ethiopia.

What does the Haris map show?

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