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