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Harris is a name that can function as a surname, a place name, and, less commonly, a given name. It is widely found in English-speaking countries and across communities with Scottish and Irish heritage.

As a surname, Harris most often originates as a patronymic from the given name Harry, a medieval

Geographically, Harris refers to the Isle of Harris, the northern part of the pair Harris and Lewis

In contemporary use, Harris remains a common surname in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America, with

Notable bearers of the surname include Kamala D. Harris, the Vice President of the United States, among

form
of
Henry,
meaning
“son
of
Harry.”
A
separate
toponymic
origin
exists
for
people
associated
with
the
Isle
of
Harris
in
the
Outer
Hebrides
of
Scotland,
and
the
surname
has
also
arisen
independently
in
Scotland
and
Ireland.
Over
time,
the
name
spread
through
migration
and
settlement,
becoming
common
in
many
parts
of
the
English-speaking
world.
in
the
Outer
Hebrides.
The
island
is
known
for
its
rugged
coastline,
Gaelic
culture,
and
distinctive
landscapes,
contributing
to
the
cultural
identity
of
the
broader
island
group.
the
name
carried
by
descendants
and
communities
around
the
world.
It
also
appears
in
various
place
names
and
institutions,
reflecting
its
continuing
cultural
and
historical
presence.
other
politicians,
scientists,
artists,
and
athletes.
In
fiction
and
popular
culture,
Harris
appears
in
multiple
contexts
as
both
a
surname
and
a
place
name,
underscoring
its
broad
and
enduring
use.