Find out how popular the last name Harris-Williams is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Harris-Williams.

Harris-Williams, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Harris-Williams surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harris-Williams in America

Harris-Williams is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harris-Williams surname appeared 117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Harris-Williams.

The history of the last name Harris-Williams

The surname HARRISWILLIAMS has its origins in England, dating back to the 16th century. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the common English surnames Harris and Williams. The name Harris is derived from the Old English words "hæra" (hare) and "hyrst" (wooded hill), suggesting the name may have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a hare's wooded hill. The surname Williams, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name William, which itself is derived from the Germanic elements "wil" (will, desire) and "helm" (helmet, protection).

The earliest recorded instance of the double-barreled surname HARRISWILLIAMS can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, England, where a marriage between Thomas HARRISWILLIAMS and Elizabeth Smith was registered in 1587. This suggests that the surname may have originated in the county of Warwickshire or the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir Edward HARRISWILLIAMS (1605-1677), an English politician and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Tewkesbury and was a staunch Royalist during the English Civil War.

Another early bearer of the surname was John HARRISWILLIAMS (1650-1723), a Welsh clergyman and scholar who served as the Archdeacon of Merioneth in the Church of Wales. He was known for his translation of the Book of Common Prayer into Welsh.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with this surname was William HARRISWILLIAMS (1721-1793), an English author and playwright. He was best known for his satirical works, including the play "The Prodigal Son" and the novel "The Adventures of a Halfpenny."

During the 19th century, a notable bearer of the HARRISWILLIAMS name was Sir George HARRISWILLIAMS (1821-1901), a British diplomat and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of the British Crown Colony of Natal (now part of South Africa) from 1867 to 1872.

Another significant individual with this surname was Eliza HARRISWILLIAMS (1839-1908), an English novelist and children's writer. Her best-known work was the novel "The Life and Adventures of Lady Anne Askew," published in 1865.

While the surname HARRISWILLIAMS is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, clergymen, authors, and colonial administrators. The double-barreled nature of the name reflects the long-standing tradition of combining surnames in English naming practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harris-Williams

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Harris-Williams.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Harris-Williams was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Harris-Williams was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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