UK surname
English locational surname derived from the name of a place called Harras.
In the 1881 census there were 35 people recorded with the Harres surname, ranking it #28,715 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 4, ranked #38,419, down from #28,715 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Pancras, Battersea and Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Harres is 602 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 88.6%.
1881 census count
35
Ranked #28,715
Modern count
4
2016, ranked #38,419
Peak year
1861
602 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Harres surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Harres surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 280 | #8,043 |
| 1861 | historical | 602 | #4,399 |
| 1881 | historical | 35 | #28,715 |
| 1891 | historical | 501 | #7,418 |
| 1901 | historical | 35 | #30,194 |
| 1911 | historical | 76 | #25,221 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 2 | #38,550 |
| 1999 | modern | 1 | #38,820 |
| 2003 | modern | 1 | #38,735 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 4 | #38,078 |
| 2006 | modern | 3 | #38,334 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 4 | #38,216 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 4 | #38,371 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 3 | #38,530 |
| 2013 | modern | 4 | #38,359 |
| 2014 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2015 | modern | 4 | #38,392 |
| 2016 | modern | 4 | #38,419 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Pancras, Battersea, Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory, Lambeth and Merthyr Tydfil. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 2 | Battersea | London (South Districts) |
| 3 | Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory | Northamptonshire |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Merthyr Tydfil | Glamorganshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Harres surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Harres, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Harres surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Harres household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Harres is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Harres is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Harres, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "HARRES" is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest recordings dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to derive from the Old High German word "haras," meaning "army" or "warrior," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone associated with military service.
In the Prussian region of Germany, the name "HARRES" was particularly prevalent in the town of Zehdenick, located in the state of Brandenburg. The earliest record of the name in this area dates back to 1567, when a man named Hans HARRES was listed in a local census.
One notable bearer of the surname "HARRES" was Johann Christoph HARRES, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1670 to 1735. He was a prominent figure in the early Enlightenment movement and wrote several influential works on ethics and natural law.
Another historical figure with the surname "HARRES" was Wilhelm HARRES, a German artist who lived from 1786 to 1862. He was known for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting scenes from the Black Forest region of southwestern Germany.
In the 19th century, the surname "HARRES" also appeared in records from the Netherlands, possibly indicating migration or shared ancestry with the German branch of the name. One notable bearer from this period was Pieter HARRES, a Dutch politician and lawyer who lived from 1825 to 1892.
Moving into the 20th century, a prominent figure with the surname "HARRES" was Max HARRES, a German writer and journalist who lived from 1897 to 1972. He was known for his critical essays and works on literary criticism, and he played an important role in the cultural life of post-World War II Germany.
While the surname "HARRES" has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the Old High German word "haras" and its earliest recorded instances in the 16th century German region of Zehdenick.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Harres surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 8 Harres' recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.34x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 8 | 2.34x |
| Monmouthshire | 7 | 28.37x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 4.48x |
| Surrey | 3 | 1.80x |
| Yorkshire | 3 | 0.89x |
| Cornwall | 2 | 5.18x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0.49x |
| Berkshire | 1 | 3.90x |
| Denbighshire | 1 | 7.76x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.99x |
| Glamorgan | 1 | 1.68x |
| Pembrokeshire | 1 | 9.23x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.87x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2.41x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bedwellty in Monmouthshire leads with 7 Harres' recorded in 1881 and an index of 160.55x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bedwellty | 7 | 160.55x |
| Hendon | 3 | 243.90x |
| Liversedge | 3 | 198.68x |
| Westbury On Severn East | 3 | 198.68x |
| Willesden | 3 | 93.17x |
| Gwinear | 2 | 1111.11x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 6.72x |
| Acton | 1 | 50.00x |
| Barry | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Beswick | 1 | 96.15x |
| Betchworth | 1 | 476.19x |
| Blymhill | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Bootle Cum Linacre | 1 | 31.06x |
| Cookham | 1 | 125.00x |
| Hampstead London | 1 | 18.83x |
| Minera | 1 | 588.24x |
| Southwick | 1 | 104.17x |
| St Nicholas | 1 | 3333.33x |
| Stanton | 1 | 1000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Harres surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Harres surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Harres households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Coal Miner | 2 |
| (Quarry) Labourer in Lime Rocks | 1 |
| A B Seaman | 1 |
| Army Captains Widow | 1 |
| Drayman | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| General Servant Domestic | 1 |
| Lab In Lime Works | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Labourer Iron Works | 1 |
| Mantle Maker | 1 |
| Pauper | 1 |
| Railway Porter | 1 |
| Railway Signalman | 1 |
| Rougher (Ag Lab) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 35 people were recorded with the Harres surname. That placed it at #28,715 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 4 in 2016. That gives Harres a modern rank of #38,419.
English locational surname derived from the name of a place called Harras.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Harres bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.