Harriss Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Harriss Name Meaning: Of British origin meaning 'Son of Harry'. There are many different spelling variations for this surname, these are largely regional.

Harry was often used as a nickname for Henry meaning 'Home Ruler'. The name is also very known in Ireland,the interest taken during the 'Plantation of Ulster'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Harriss Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Harriss family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 292
Agricultural Labourer 168
Labourer 55
House Servant 53
Farm Labourer 48
Ag Lab 34
At Home 32
Servant 21
Coal Miner 20
Ag Labourer 19
Annuitant 16
Nailor 16
Pauper 15
Dress Maker 14
General Servant 13
Ribbon Weaver 13
Laundress 12
Carpenter 11
Farm Servant 11
Glover 11
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 11
Shoe Maker 10
Gardener 10
Lace Maker 9
Straw Plaiter 9

Harriss Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harris 86% 551,593
2 Harriss 100% 14,365
3 Haris 71% 1,326
4 Harross 86% 120
5 Harress 86% 103

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The surname Harriss is the 2nd most popular variant of Harris.

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