Harmsen Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

The last name Harmsen is a variant form of Harms, a well-known German family name. In origin, the name means “son of Harm”.

Spelling and variants

Harmsen is built on the same root as Harms, with the ending -en. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The same family of names includes Harm.

Harmsen coat of arms

There is no single Harmsen family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Harmsen family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.