Harris Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Harris name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Harris coat of arms.
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Origin of the Harris name
Harris is a patronymic meaning "son of Harry". Harry was the everyday English form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimric, "home-ruler". The surname is common throughout England and Wales and became one of the most frequent surnames in the United States.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Harris name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Harris name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Harris name FAQ
What does the Harris name mean?
Son of Harry (Henry). Common variants include Harries, Harrison, Harriss.
Where does the Harris surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Harris coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Harris crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Harris coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; US Census Bureau 2010; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).