Harrison

Harrison is a surname of English origin meaning "son of Harry," with Harry a medieval form of Henry. It is also used as a given name and is common in English-speaking countries. As a surname, Harrison is patronymic, formed by attaching the suffix -son to the given name Harry or Henry.

The name has been widely adopted as a place name in the United States and elsewhere. There are towns named Harrison, including Harrison, Arkansas, and Harrison, New Jersey, as well as Harrison Counties in several states.

Notable bearers include William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, and his grandson Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third president. In popular culture, George Harrison was a member of the Beatles, and Harrison Ford is a well-known American actor. The name is common among politicians, athletes, and scholars across various countries.