Harshman

Harshman is a surname of uncertain origin, found primarily in English-speaking countries. In onomastic sources, it is treated as a patronymic or descriptive surname constructed from a given name plus the suffix -man, a common pattern in English-derived names. The name has appeared in historical records from the 18th and 19th centuries and is particularly present in North America due to immigration. Variants of the name include Harshmann in some Germanic or Dutch-influenced contexts.

The surname Harshman is associated with individuals across various fields, including academia, sports, business, and the arts. Because it is a family name, its bearers are dispersed globally; no single geographic region dominates the surname without more precise genealogical data. In modern usage, Harshman may appear in genealogical databases, census records, and digitized archival collections.

There is no widely recognized geographic location or institution solely named Harshman, though some persons or families with the surname have had buildings, scholarships, or awards named in their honor. In fiction, Harshman can appear as a surname for characters in novels or films, reflecting its status as a conventional English-language surname.

See also: Harshmann, Harschman.