Harrison is a common

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surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of

Harry Harry may refer to: TV shows * ''Harry'' (American TV series), a 1987 American comedy series starring Alan Arkin * ''Harry'' (British TV series), a 1993 BBC drama that ran for two seasons * ''Harry'' (talk show), a 2016 American daytime talk show ...

" or "Herry", representing the

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pronunciation of the given name Henry. It was in use by the 14th century. It may also be spelled Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Henrison also appears historically but is now rare. Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and

Harris Harris may refer to: Places Canada * Harris, Ontario * Northland Pyrite Mine (also known as Harris Mine) * Harris, Saskatchewan * Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316, Saskatchewan Scotland * Harris, Outer Hebrides (sometimes called the Isle of ...

were used interchangeably by some families.

Distribution

United Kingdom

For the latest available census data from 2011, the UK government did not generate a list of surname frequencies.

United States

For the latest available census data from 2010, Harrison ranked as the 141st most common surname in the US with 181,091 entries, and Harris ranked as the 25th most common surname in the US with 624,252 entries.

Surname

Notable people with the surname Harrison include: * Harrison (baseball) (first name unknown) (fl. 1901), American baseball player

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* Abi Harrison (born 1997), Scottish footballer * Adlene Harrison (1923–2022), American politician * Ælfric Harrison (1889–1958), English cricketer * Albert Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Albertis Sydney Harrison Jr. (1907–1995), American politician and jurist * Alistair Harrison (born 1954) British diplomat and former Governor of Anguilla * Alvin Harrison (born 1974), American athlete * Andrew Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Ann Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Anna Harrison Anna Tuthill Harrison ( ''née'' Symmes; July 25, 1775 – February 25, 1864) was the first Lady of the United States in 1841 as the wife of President William Henry Harrison. She served in the role for only one month, as her husband was afflicted ...

(1775–1864), wife of U.S. president William Henry Harrison * Annie Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Arthur Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Ashley Harrison (born 1981), Australian rugby league player * Audley Harrison (born 1971), British boxer

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* Ben Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Benjamin Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people and 23rd president of America *

Bret Harrison Bret Michael Harrison (born April 6, 1982) is an American actor and musician known predominantly for his work on comedy television series such as ''Grounded for Life'', '' The Loop'', ''Reaper'', and '' Breaking In''. Early life Harrison was bo ...

(born 1982), American actor * Brian Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people

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Caroline Harrison Caroline Lavinia Harrison (; October 10, 1832 – October 25, 1892) was an American music teacher and the first lady of the United States from 1889 until her death. She was married to President Benjamin Harrison, and she was the second first la ...

(1832–1892), wife of U.S. president Benjamin Harrison * Carter Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Catherine Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Charles Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Charlie Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Christopher Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Colin Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Constance Cary Harrison (1843–1920; pen name, "Refugitta"), American writer * Craig Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Cynthia Harrison (born 1946) * Cyril Harrison (cricketer) (1915–1998), English cricketer

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Damon Harrison Damon Paul Harrison (born November 29, 1988) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at William Penn University and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He has also been a membe ...

(born 1988), American football player * D'Angelo Harrison (born 1993), American basketball player * Daniel Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Danny Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * David Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Derrick Harrison (1929–1967), rugby league footballer of the 1950s * Desmond Harrison (American football) (born 1993), American football player *

Dhani Harrison Dhani Harrison (; born 1 August 1978) is an English musician, composer and singer-songwriter. He is the only child of George and Olivia Harrison. Dhani debuted as a professional musician assisting in recording his father's final album, ''Brainw ...

(born 1978), English musician; son of George Harrison of Beatles fame

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* Earl G. Harrison (1899–1955), American dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School; commissioner of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service * E. Hunter Harrison (1944–2017), railroad executive in the US and Canada * Edward Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * E. J. Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Elizabeth Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Ellie Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ellis Harrison Ellis Wade Harrison (born 29 January 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for club Port Vale. He represented Wales at under-21 level, scoring three goals in fourteen games. Harrison began his career at Brist ...

(born 1994), English footballer * Eric Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Fairfax Harrison (1869–1938), American railroad executive and writer * Francis Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Fred Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Gabriel Harrison (1818–1902), American photographer and actor *

Gary Harrison Gary Steven Harrison is an American songwriter. Harrison began his career in the 1970s, and has written over 300 major-label recorded songs, including several number one hits. His songwriting credits include: " Hey Cinderella" (recorded by Suzy ...

, American songwriter * Gavin Harrison (born 1963), British drummer * George Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Gessner Harrison (1807–1862), American professor of classical languages * Gilbert Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Glynn Harrison (born 1954), American football player *

Gregory Harrison Gregory Neale Harrison (born May 31, 1950) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Chandler in the 1987 film '' North Shore'', as Dr. George Alonzo "Gonzo" Gates, the young surgeon assistant of Dr. Trapper John McIntyre (played by Per ...

(born 1950), American actor

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* Hardbody Harrison (born 1966), former professional wrestler, toughman competitor and convicted felon * Harry Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * H. C. A. Harrison (1836–1929), Australian football pioneer * Henry Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Herbert C. Harrison (1876–1927), Developer of the modern automobile radiator * Herm Harrison (1939–2013), Canadian football tight end * Hubert Harrison (1883–1927), American writer and activist

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* Ian Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people

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* J. Hartwell Harrison (1909–1984), American premier transplant surgeon * Jack Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * James Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Jane Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Jay Harrison (born 1982), Canadian ice hockey player * Jenilee Harrison (born 1959), American actress *

Jerry Harrison Jeremiah Griffin Harrison (born February 21, 1949) is an American songwriter, musician, producer, and entrepreneur. He began his professional music career as a member of the cult band the Modern Lovers before becoming keyboardist and guitarist ...

(born 1949), American musician * Jessica Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Joan Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Joe Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * John Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Jonotthan Harrison (born 1991), American football player * Joseph Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Josh Harrison Joshua Isaiah Harrison (born July 8, 1987) is an American professional baseball infielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics and ...

(born 1987), American baseball player *June Harrison (1925–1974), American actress

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Kayla Harrison Kayla Jean Harrison (born July 2, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former Olympic and world champion judoka, currently signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Harrison competed in the weight category in jud ...

(born 1990), American judoka * Ken Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Kendra Harrison Kendra "Keni" Harrison (born September 18, 1992) is an American hurdler. Harrison set the world record in the women's 100 metres hurdles with a time of 12.20 seconds on July 22, 2016 at the London Müller Anniversary Games, breaking the world re ...

(born 1992), American track and field athlete * Kenny Harrison (born 1965), American track and field athlete * Kevin Harrison (born 1981), American football player

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* Larry Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Lee Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Leigh Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Leo Harrison (1922–2016), English cricketer *

Les Harrison (basketball) Lester J. Harrison (August 20, 1904 – December 23, 1997) was an American professional basketball player, coach, and team owner and is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Career Upon his graduation from East High School i ...

(1904–1997), American basketball player, coach, and team owner * Liam Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Linda Harrison (born 1945), American actress *

Lou Harrison Lou Silver Harrison (May 14, 1917 – February 2, 2003) was an American composer, music critic, music theorist, painter, and creator of unique musical instruments. Harrison initially wrote in a dissonant, ultramodernist style similar to his for ...

(1917–2003), American composer * Lowell H. Harrison (1922–2011), American historian specializing in Kentucky * Lyndon Harrison, Baron Harrison (born 1947), British Labour Party politician

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* Malik Harrison (born 1998), American football player * Marion Harrison (born 1946), Welsh wheelchair curler * Mark Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Martin Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Martez Harrison (born 1993), American basketball player *

Marvin Harrison Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 13 seasons for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton ...

(born 1972), American football player *

Marvin Harrison Jr. Marvin Darnell Harrison Jr. (born August 11, 2002) is an American football wide receiver. He played college football at Ohio State Buckeyes football, Ohio State; he was recognized as a two-time unanimous All-American and winner of the 2023 Fr ...

(born 2002), American football player * Maurice Harrison-Gray (1899–1968), British bridge player * Mary Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Michael Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Michelle Harrison (writer) Michelle Marie Harrison (born 21 December 1979) is a British writer whose debut novel, '' The Thirteen Treasures'', won the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and has been sold for translation in 17 countries. ''The 13 Treasures'' is the first ...

(born 1979), British writer *

Michelle Harrison (actress) Michelle Harrison is an American television and film actress. She is known for her role as Nora Allen / The Speed Force in the CW series ''The Flash The Flash (or simply Flash) is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic bo ...

, American television and film actress * Molly Harrison (1909–2002), English museum curator and author * Monte Harrison (born 1995), American football and baseball player * Moses Harrison (1932–2013), American jurist * M. John Harrison (born 1945), British writer * Mark Simon Harrison (born 1960), British footballer

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* Nigel Harrison (born 1951), British guitarist *

Noel Harrison Noel John Christopher Harrison (29 January 1934 – 19 October 2013) was an English actor and singer who had a hit singing " The Windmills of Your Mind" in 1968, and was a member of the British Olympic skiing team in the 1950s. He was the son of ...

(1934–2013), English singer, actor, and Olympic skier

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* Olivia Harrison (born 1948), Mexican author and film producer

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* Pat Harrison (1881–1941), American politician *

Paul Harrison (disambiguation) Paul Harrison may refer to: *Paul Harrison (American football), American football coach *Paul Harrison (Australian footballer) (1944–2005), Australian footballer for South Melbourne *Paul Harrison (English cricketer) (born 1984), English crickete ...

, multiple people * Peter Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Phil Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Queen Harrison (born 1988), American track and field athlete

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* Randy Harrison (born 1977), American actor * Rex Harrison (1908–1990), British actor * Richard Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Rob Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Robert Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rodney Harrison Rodney Scott Harrison (born December 15, 1972) is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots. He was selected in the fifth round of th ...

(born 1972), American football player * Ronnie Harrison (born 1997), American football player * Ross Granville Harrison (1870–1959), American biologist * Russell Benjamin Harrison (1854–1936), American lawyer and politician *

Ruth Harrison (snooker player) Ruth Harrison (10 May 1909 – 1991) was an English snooker and billiards player. She won the Women's Professional Snooker Championship each year from its inception in 1934 to 1940, and again when it was next held, in 1948. She also won the Wo ...

(1909–1991), English snooker and billiards player *

Ruth Harrison Ruth Harrison (; 24 June 1920 – 13 June 2000) was an English animal welfare activist and writer. Biography Harrison was born in London, the daughter of the author Stephen Winsten and the artist Clara Birnberg. She was educated at Bedfor ...

(1920–2000), British animal welfare activist and writer * Ryan Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Sam Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Samuel Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Sarah Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Scott Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Sidney Harrison (1903–1986), British pianist, composer and broadcaster * Simon Harrison, (born 1969), British racing driver * Sol Harrison (1917–1989), American comic book editor and publisher * Steve Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Terry Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Thelma Akana Harrison, American politician * Thomas Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Tony Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Tristia Harrison Tristia Adele Harrison (nee Clark, born February 1973) is a British businesswoman, the CEO of TalkTalk Group since May 2017. Early life She was born Tristia Clark, and grew up in Radlett. She was educated at Watford Grammar School for Girls an ...

(born 1973), British businesswoman, CEO of TalkTalk Group

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* Vashti Harrison (born 1988), American writer and filmmaker

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Wallace Harrison Wallace Kirkman Harrison (September 28, 1895 – December 2, 1981) was an American architect. Harrison started his professional career with the firm of Corbett, Harrison & MacMurray, participating in the construction of Rockefeller Center. He i ...

(1895–1981), American architect * Wayne Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Wilbert Harrison Wilbert Huntington Harrison (January 5, 1929 – October 26, 1994) was an American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player. Biography Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Harrison had a Billboard #1 record in 1959 with ...

(1929–1994), American singer * William Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

William Henry Harrison William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773April 4, 1841) was an American military officer and politician who served as the ninth president of the United States. Harrison died just 31 days after his inauguration in 1841, and had the shortest pres ...

(1773–1841), ninth president of the United States *

William Jerome Harrison William Jerome Harrison FGS (16 March 1845 – 6 June 1908), was a British geologist, science writer, and amateur photographer who wrote several textbooks on chemistry, physics, photography, and geology, including the first geological book illu ...

(1845–1908), British geologist and photographer

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* Zach Harrison (born 2001), American football player

Given name

* Harrison Afful (born 1986), Ghanaian football player * Harrison Bader (born 1994), American baseball player *

Harrison Barnes Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes (born May 30, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels before being sele ...

(born 1992), NBA player *

Harrison Birtwistle Sir Harrison Birtwistle (15 July 1934 – 18 April 2022) was an English composer of contemporary classical music best known for his operas, often based on mythological subjects. Among his many compositions, his better known works include '' T ...

(1934–2022), British composer * Harrison Bryant (born 1998), American football player * Harrison Burton (born 2000), American racing driver *

Harrison Butker Harrison Butker (born July 14, 1995), nicknamed Butt Kicker (a play on words on his last name and position), is an American football kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Harrison Cady Walter Harrison Cady (1877–1970) was an American illustrator and author, best known for his ''Peter Rabbit'' comic strip which he wrote and drew for 28 years. Biography Early life and career Cady was born in Gardner, Massachusetts, to a tow ...

(1877–1970), American illustrator *

Harrison Craig Harrison Craig (born 7 September 1994) is an Australian singer who won the second series of ''The Voice Australia''. Craig was coached in the program by British singer Seal. Craig has had three songs on the ARIA Singles Chart top 10 with his c ...

(born 1994), Australian singer * Harrison Gray Dyar (1805–1875), American inventor *

Harrison Dillard William Harrison "Bones" Dillard (July 8, 1923 – November 15, 2019) was an American track and field athlete, who is the only male in the history of the Olympic Games to win gold in both the 100 meter (sprints) and the 110 meter hurdles, maki ...

(1923–2019), American track athlete *

Harrison Ford (silent film actor) Harrison Ford (March 16, 1884 – December 2, 1957) was an American silent film actor. He was a leading Broadway theater performer and a star of the silent film era. Career Born in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Anna and Walter, Ford be ...

(1884–1957), American stage and cinema actor * Harrison Ford (born 1942), American actor * Harrison J. Freebourn (1890–1954), Justice of the Montana Supreme Court *

Harrison Gray Otis (publisher) Harrison Gray Otis (February 10, 1837 – July 30, 1917) was the president and general manager of the Times-Mirror Company, publisher of the ''Los Angeles Times''. Biography Early life Otis was born near Marietta, Ohio, on February 10, 1837, th ...

(1837–1917), American publisher * Harrison Hand (born 1998), American football player * Harrison Ingram (born 2002), American basketball player * Harrison Marks (1926–1997), British photographer *

Harrison McCain Harrison McCain (3 November 1927 – 18 March 2004) was a Canadian businessman and co-founder, along with his three brothers, of international frozen foods giant McCain Foods. Early life McCain was born in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunsw ...

(1927–2004), Canadian businessman * Harrison Page (born 1941), American actor *

Harrison Phillips Harrison Foster Phillips (born January 25, 1996), nicknamed "Horrible Harry", is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford. Early years Phillips at ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Harrison Reed (politician) Harrison Reed (August 26, 1813 – May 25, 1899) was an American editor and politician who had most of his political career in Florida. He was elected in 1868 as the ninth Governor of Florida, serving until 1873 during the Reconstruction era. B ...

(1813–1899), American politician * Harrison Rhodes (born 1993), American racing driver * Harrison Salisbury (1908–1993), American journalist *

Harrison Schmitt Harrison Hagan Schmitt (born July 3, 1935) is an American geologist, retired NASA astronaut, university professor, former U.S. senator from New Mexico, and the most recent living person—and only person without a background in military aviation� ...

(born 1935), American astronaut and politician * Harrison Smith (disambiguation), multiple people * Harrison Storms (1915–1992), American aeronautical engineer * Harrison Ruffin Tyler (born 1928), American chemical engineer, businessperson, and preservationist *

Harrison H. Wheeler Harrison H. Wheeler (March 22, 1839 – July 28, 1896) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Biography Wheeler was born at Farmers Creek in Lapeer County, Michigan and attended the common schools. He taught school until 1861 and the ...

(1839–1896), American politician from Michigan * Harrison White (born 1930), American sociologist * Harrison Wilson Jr. (1925–2019), American educator and college basketball coach * Harrison Young (1930–2005), American actor

Middle name

* Joshua Harrison Bruce (1833–1891), American farmer and politician

First name

* Harrison J. Peck (1842–1913), American newspaper editor and politician * Harrison "Harry" Swartz (born 1996), American soccer player

Fictional characters

Harrison Bergeron "Harrison Bergeron" is a satirical dystopian science-fiction short story by American writer Kurt Vonnegut, first published in October 1961. Originally published in ''The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction'', the story was republished in th ...

, title character in a short story by Kurt Vonnegut *

Harrison Wells Harrison Wells is the name of several characters portrayed by Tom Cavanagh in The CW's Arrowverse franchise, primarily the television series ''The Flash''. The character, created by Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti, and Andrew Kreisberg, is an orig ...

, the name of several characters in the CW series ''The Flash'' *John Harrison, pseudonym used by

Khan Noonien Singh Khan Noonien Singh is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' science fiction franchise, who first appeared as the main antagonist in the ''Star Trek: The Original Series'' episode "Space Seed" (1967), and was portrayed by Ricardo Montalbán ...

in ''Star Trek Into Darkness'' * Jude Harrison, musician in the television series ''Instant Star'' * Steve Harrison (character), detective created by Robert E. Howard * Tony Harrison, shaman in the television series ''The Mighty Boosh'' *Harrison, a character in the 1997 film '' The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo''

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