There are
1227
Harrisss in the USA
Harriss is the
21348th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Harriss

KamalaHarris

Kamala Harris is an American politician and attorney who is serving as the Vice President of the United States. She is the first woman, the first African American woman, and the first Asian American woman to hold the office of Vice President.

KathrynMorris

Kathryn Morris is an American actress best known for her role as Detective Lilly Rush in the television series 'Cold Case.' She has also appeared in films such as 'Minority Report' and 'Mindhunters.'

EdHarris

Ed Harris is an American actor and filmmaker who has appeared in numerous acclaimed films, including 'Apollo 13,' 'The Truman Show,' and 'A Beautiful Mind.' He has been nominated for four Academy Awards.

NeilPatrick

Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, comedian, and magician known for his roles in the television series 'Doogie Howser, M.D.' and 'How I Met Your Mother.' He has also hosted the Tony Awards and the Oscars.

RichardHarris

Richard Harris was an Irish actor and singer who gained international fame for his roles in films such as 'Camelot,' 'A Man Called Horse,' and the Harry Potter film series (as Albus Dumbledore). He was nominated for two Academy Awards.

NaomieHarris

Naomie Harris is a British actress known for her performances in films such as '28 Days Later,' 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series, and 'Moonlight' (for which she received an Academy Award nomination).

RolfHarris

Rolf Harris is an Australian-British entertainer and artist who gained fame as a television presenter, musician, and painter. He was convicted of indecent assault charges in 2014.

LawrenceHarris

Lawrence Harris is an American painter known for his abstract expressionist works. He was a prominent figure in the art world during the mid-20th century.

SamanthaHarris

Samantha Harris is an Australian-American television host and model known for her work on the reality competition show 'Dancing with the Stars' and as a correspondent for 'Entertainment Tonight.'

FrankHarris

Frank Harris was an Irish-born American author, editor, and publisher. He is best known for his controversial memoir 'My Life and Loves' and his association with prominent literary figures of his time.

Harriss Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Harriss' is a variant of the surname 'Harris,' which is of English and Welsh origin. It is derived from the medieval given name 'Harry,' which is a diminutive of 'Henry.' The name 'Harry' itself is derived from the Germanic name 'Heinrich,' meaning 'home ruler.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Harriss' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is also found in smaller numbers in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Harriss' include 'Harris,' 'Harrison,' and 'Harry.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Harriss' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. Many of these migrations and immigrations occurred during periods of British colonization and the expansion of British influence around the world.