Harris
[ˈhæɹɪs]Meaning
English surname derived from the given name Harry
Background Story
Harris is an English surname derived from the given name Harry. Harry is a male given name from a Middle English pronunciation of Old French Henri, and the -s is a patronymic suffix. The same form is a place name of uncertain origin, from either Old Norse hérað, a hundred or administrative district, or Old Norse hærri, higher, referring to high hills on the island. Harris is also used as a given name.
Variations
Harry, Harrison
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