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 400
Agricultural Labourer 67
Coal Miner 38
Dress Maker 28
General Labourer 27
Laundress 23
Carpenter 15
Domestic Servant 15
Farm Labourer 15
General Servant 13
Labourer 13
Silk Weaver 13
Chain Maker 11
Charwoman 10
Mason 7
Servant 7
Railway Labourer 7
Errand Boy 6
House Keeper 6
Iron Moulder 6
Straw Plaiter 6
Nailer 6
Bricklayer 5
Annuitant 5
Bricklayer Labourer 5

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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