Summary

The surname HARE has an English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'hara' which means 'hare'. It was likely an occupational name for someone who hunted hares or perhaps a nickname for a person with fast or timid qualities. The surname has been recorded as early as the 12th century.
There are
16304
Hares in the USA
Hare is the
2236th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Hare

ThomasHare

Thomas Hare was an English political writer and inventor of the single transferable vote electoral system.

HenryHare,

Henry Hare, 1st Baron Coleraine, was an English politician and writer who served as a Member of Parliament and was known for his interest in antiquities.

AugustHare

August Hare was an English author and clergyman, known for his works of fiction and for his religious writings.

JohnHare

John Hare was an English actor and manager of the Royal Court Theatre in London, known for his performances in classic plays.

RichardHare

Richard Hare was an English cricketer who played for Kent and Surrey in the late 19th century.

DavidHare

David Hare is an English playwright, screenwriter, and theatre and film director, known for his works like 'Plenty' and 'The Hours.'

GustavusHare

Gustavus Hare was an English writer and clergyman, known for his travel writings and biographies.

JuliusHare

Julius Hare was an English theological writer and clergyman, known for his works on Christian ethics and philosophy.

AnselmHare

Anselm Hare was an Australian artist known for his landscape paintings and depictions of wildlife.

WilliamHare,

William Hare, 1st Earl of Listowel, was an Irish peer and politician who served as the Governor-General of New Zealand.

Hare Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Hare' has English and Irish origins. It is derived from the Old English word 'hara,' meaning hare, and may have been a nickname for someone who was swift or agile.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Hare' is found in various countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Hare' include 'Haire,' 'Haar,' and 'Herr.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Hare' have migrated and immigrated to different countries throughout history, including during periods of British colonization and in search of economic opportunities.