2007-02-08 22:29:01 · 6 answers · asked by andy_hine 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
The origin is English and dates back to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 when the culture from which this family sprang arrived on British soil. it was a name for a person who was the son of the ruler of the property upon which he lived.
First found in Derberyshire where they had been granted lands by William the Conqueror for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.
2007-02-09 00:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by HSK's mama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harris is a compunction of the term, 'haggis' which is Scottish in origin and means 'he who eats intestines and wears a dress'
There is also a German version 'haglich' which means 'liker of moustaches' It was possibly brought to England during the Victorian era during the sausage crisis of 1861. That is why the the modern English name 'Harris' has been combined with both traditions and has taken on the meaning {in common usage} as 'he with big sausage, wears dress and like big bums'
2007-02-08 22:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's derived from the first name Harry according to a web site but could be from the isle of harris off the coast of Scotland
2007-02-08 22:47:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably nothing at all - like "Jones" or "Smith" in the USA. It is the most common name in England - they comprise 15% of the London phone book.
2007-02-08 22:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means lady of the evening.
2007-02-08 22:31:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anita Harris springs to mind....:) does that mean she has a nice bum..
2007-02-08 22:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by a.c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋