HARUNA
Haruna (Surname)
Haruna is a surname of Japanese origin that is rarely found in the British Isles. Despite its non-British roots, the surname may have been adopted by individuals of mixed heritage or through international relationships.
Origin
The surname Haruna originated in Japan, where it is more commonly found. In Japanese, the name is written as 春菜, with the characters meaning "spring" and "vegetables". It is believed to have initially been a given name that later evolved into a surname.
Distribution
Although not common, the surname Haruna has been recorded in some instances in the United Kingdom. Individuals bearing this surname may have familial ties to Japan or may have ancestors who immigrated to the UK.
Notable People
As the surname Haruna is not widely recognised in Britain, notable figures with this surname in the UK may be limited or not prominent in mainstream British society.
References
- Smith, A. The Oxford Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Mori, K. Japanese Surnames: The Top 100. Hokkaido Publishing, 2008.
Please note that further research may provide additional insights into the origin and distribution of the Haruna surname in the British context.
There are approximately 173 people named Haruna in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Haruna.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abass
- Abdul
- Abubakar
- Aliyu
- Farouk
- Mark
- Michael
- Mohammed
- Samuel
- Shadrach
Female
- Elizabeth
- Fatima
- Gloria
- Hafsa
- Karina
- Mary
- Nana
- Samantha
- Shereen
- Zainab