Harrison is a common

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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 o ...

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 Adlene Harrison (November 19, 1923 – February 19, 2022) was an American politician who served on the Dallas City Council from 1973 to 1977, and was acting mayor of Dallas in 1976. She also served as regional administrator for the Environmental ...

(1923–2022), American politician *

Ælfric Harrison Ælfric Milton Harrison (28 July 1889 – 2 June 1958) was an English cricketer active in the first half of the twentieth century. A right-handed batting (cricket), batsman and right-arm bowling (cricket), bowler, Harrison made three appear ...

(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 Alvin Leonardo Harrison (born January 20, 1974) is an American former track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay at both the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal in the 40 ...

(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 Ashley Harrison (born 18 May 1981) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a in the 2000s and 2010s. He played for the Gold Coast Titans of the National Rugby League, NRL. A Queensland rugby league team, Qu ...

(born 1981), Australian rugby league player *

Audley Harrison Audley Hugh Harrison, (born 26 October 1971) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2013. As an amateur he represented Great Britain at the 2000 Olympics, winning a gold medal in the super-heavyweight division and be ...

(born 1971), British boxer

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Ben Harrison (disambiguation) Ben Harrison may refer to: * Ben Harrison (Australian footballer) (born 1975), Carlton, Richmond and Western Bulldogs player * Ben Harrison (footballer, born 1997), English footballer *Ben Harrison (rugby league) (born 1988), Warrington Wolves play ...

, multiple people *

Benjamin Harrison (disambiguation) Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901) was the president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. Benjamin Harrison may also refer to: Persons * Benjamin Harrison I (1594–1677), first member of the Harrison family of Virginia to live in America * Benja ...

, 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) Brian Harrison may refer to: * Brian Harrison (Conservative politician) (1921–2011), Australian-born British Conservative politician * Brian Harrison (historian) (born 1937), editor of ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography'' and professor ...

, 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 l ...

(1832–1892), wife of U.S. president Benjamin Harrison *

Carter Harrison (disambiguation) Carter Harrison may refer to: * Carter Harrison, Sr. (1825–1893), mayor of Chicago, 1879–1887 & 1893 * Carter Harrison, Jr. (1860–1953), mayor of Chicago, 1897–1905 & 1911–1915 * Carter Bassett Harrison (c.1756–1808), U.S. Representativ ...

, multiple people *

Catherine Harrison (disambiguation) Catherine Harrison may refer to: *Catherine Harrison (tennis) (born 1994), American tennis player *Cathryn Harrison (1959–2018), English actress * Katherine Harrison, victim of notable 1670 witch trial in Wethersfield, Connecticut *Kathryn Harris ...

, multiple people *

Charles Harrison (disambiguation) Charles Harrison may refer to: * Charles Harrison (artist) (1942-2009), British Conceptual artist & member of the artist group Art & Language *Charles Harrison (Australian politician) (1915–1986), member of the South Australian House of Assembly ...

, multiple people *

Charlie Harrison (disambiguation) Charlie Harrison may refer to: * Charlie Harrison (basketball) (1949–2020), American college basketball coach for New Mexico and East Carolina * Charlie Harrison (footballer, born 1861) (1861–?), English footballer for Bolton Wanderers * Charli ...

, multiple people * Christopher Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Colin Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Constance Cary Harrison Constance Cary Harrison ( pen name, Refugitta; April 25, 1843 – November 21, 1920), also referred as Mrs. Burton Harrison, was an American playwright and novelist. She and two of her cousins were known as the "Cary Invincibles"; the three sewed ...

(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 member ...

(born 1988), American football player *

D'Angelo Harrison D'Angelo Damon Harrison (born August 14, 1993) is an American basketball player for Treviso Basket of the Lega Basket Serie A. He completed his college career for the St. John's Red Storm before playing professionally in Turkey, Israel and Russi ...

(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 Earl Grant Harrison (April 27, 1899 – July 28, 1955) was an American attorney, academician, and public servant. He worked on behalf of displaced persons in the aftermath of the Second World War, when he brought attention to the plight of Jewish ...

(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 Fairfax Harrison (March 13, 1869 – February 2, 1938) was an American lawyer, businessman, and writer. The son of the secretary to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Harrison studied law at Yale University and Columbia University befor ...

(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 Gavin Richard Harrison (born 28 May 1963) is an English musician. He is best known for playing with the progressive rock bands Porcupine Tree (2002–2010; 2021–present), King Crimson (2008, and 2014–present) and The Pineapple Thief (2016� ...

(born 1963), British drummer * George Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gessner Harrison Gessner Harrison (June 27, 1807 – April 7, 1862) was an American educator, author, and college administrator during the antebellum era. He was appointed by James Madison as an associate professor of ancient languages at the University of Virgi ...

(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 (1987 film), North Shore'', as Dr. George Alonzo "Gonzo" Gates, the young surgeon assistant of Dr. Trapper John ...

(born 1950), American actor

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Hardbody Harrison Harrison Norris Jr. (born August 22, 1966), is an American Gulf War U.S. Army veteran, retired professional wrestler and former 2001 Toughman heavyweight champion, best known by his ring name Hardbody Harrison and sometimes Hardbody Harris. In ...

(born 1966), former professional wrestler, toughman competitor and convicted felon * Harry Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

H. C. A. Harrison Henry Colden Antill Harrison (16 October 1836 – 2 September 1929) was an athlete and Australian rules footballer who played a leading role in pioneering the sport. Harrison's cousin, champion cricketer Tom Wills, captained an early incarnat ...

(1836–1929), Australian football pioneer * Henry Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people * Herbert C. Harrison (1876–1927), Developer of the modern automobile radiator *

Herm Harrison Herman Austin "Ham Hands" Harrison (September 29, 1939 – November 2, 2013) was a tight end with the Calgary Stampeders from 1964 to 1972. College football Herm Harrison played college football at Arizona State University. Calgary Herm Harriso ...

(1939–2013), Canadian football tight end *

Hubert Harrison Hubert Henry Harrison (April 27, 1883 – December 17, 1927) was a West Indian-American writer, orator, educator, critic, race and class conscious political activist, and radical internationalist based in Harlem, New York. He was described by a ...

(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 Jay Harrison (born November 3, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes and the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Playing career Amateur Harrison played i ...

(born 1982), Canadian ice hockey player *

Jenilee Harrison Jenilee A. Harrison (born June 12, 1958) is an American actress who appeared as Cindy Snow, a cousin of and replacement for blonde roommate Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom ''Three's Company'', between 1980 and 1982. She went on to play Jamie E ...

(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 Jonotthan Harrison (born August 25, 1991) is an American football Center (gridiron football), center who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida Gators football, Florida. He was not selected during the 2014 NFL Draft, but signed w ...

(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 C ...

(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 Kenny Harrison (born Kerry Harrison, February 13, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States) is a former track and field athlete competing in triple jump. Athletic career High school Harrison went to Brookfield Central for high school, w ...

(born 1965), American track and field athlete *

Kevin Harrison Kevin Alexander Harrison (born December 24, 1981) is a former American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played col ...

(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 Linda Melson Harrison (born July 26, 1945) is an American television and film actress, and director and producer, who is internationally known for her role as Nova in the science fiction film classic ''Planet of the Apes'' (1968) and the first ...

(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 form ...

(1917–2003), American composer *

Lowell H. Harrison Dr. Lowell Hayes Harrison (October 23, 1922 – October 12, 2011) was an American historian specializing in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Biography Harrison graduated from College High (Bowling Green, Kentucky). He was a veteran of World Wa ...

(1922–2011), American historian specializing in Kentucky *

Lyndon Harrison, Baron Harrison Lyndon Henry Arthur Harrison, Baron Harrison (born 28 September 1947) is a British Labour Party politician. Early life Harrison was born on 28 September 1947, to Charles and Edith Harrison. He was educated at the City of Oxford High School fo ...

(born 1947), British Labour Party politician

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Malik Harrison Malik Harrison (born March 5, 1998) is an American football inside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of the 2020 N ...

(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 Maurice Harrison-Gray (13 November 1899 – 24 November 1968), known always as 'Gray', was an English professional contract bridge player. For about thirty years from the mid-thirties to the mid-sixties he was one of the top players. As a member o ...

(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 Monte Fitzgerald Harrison ( ; born August 10, 1995) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels. Career Amateur career ...

(born 1995), American football and baseball player *

Moses Harrison Moses Wilkins Harrison II (March 30, 1932 – April 25, 2013) was an American attorney and jurist who served as a judge of the Illinois Appellate Court and the Supreme Court of Illinois. Early life and education Born in Collinsville, Illinois ...

(1932–2013), American jurist *

M. John Harrison Michael John Harrison (born 26 July 1945), known for publication purposes primarily as M. John Harrison, is an English author and literary critic.Kelley, George. "Harrison, M(ichael) John" in Jay P. Pederson (.ed) ''St. James guide to sci ...

(born 1945), British writer * Mark Simon Harrison (born 1960), British footballer

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Nigel Harrison Nigel Harrison (born 24 April 1951) is an English musician. Harrison spent several years as the bassist of the American rock band Blondie during the 1970s and 1980s. Life & career Harrison grew up in Princes Risborough, a small town in the C ...

(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 Olivia Trinidad Harrison (née Arias; born May 18, 1948) is an American author and film producer, and the widow of English musician George Harrison of the Beatles. She first worked in the music industry in Los Angeles, for A&M Records, where s ...

(born 1948), Mexican author and film producer

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Pat Harrison Byron Patton "Pat" Harrison (August 29, 1881June 22, 1941) was a Mississippi politician who served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919 and in the United States Senate from 1919 until his death. Early li ...

(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 Queen Quedith Claye née Harrison (born September 10, 1988) is an American hurdler and sprinter who competed in the 400 metres hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She was a six-time collegiate All-American at Virginia Tech where she was elect ...

(born 1988), American track and field athlete

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Randy Harrison Randolph Clarke Harrison (born November 2, 1977) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Justin Taylor on the Showtime drama '' Queer as Folk''. Early life and college Harrison was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he starting ...

(born 1977), American actor *

Rex Harrison Sir Reginald Carey "Rex" Harrison (5 March 1908 – 2 June 1990) was an English actor. Harrison began his career on the stage in 1924. He made his West End debut in 1936 appearing in the Terence Rattigan play ''French Without Tears'', in what ...

(1908–1990), British actor * Richard Harrison (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rob Harrison (disambiguation) Rob Harrison may refer to: * Rob Harrison (runner) (born 1959), English middle-distance runner * Rob Harrison (motorcycle racer), see 1950 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season * Rob Harrison (American football), see 1987 Los Angeles Raiders season ...

, multiple people *

Robert Harrison (disambiguation) Robert Harrison is the name of: Politics *Robert Harrison (Brownist) (died 1585), English Protestant Separatist *Robert Alexander Harrison (1833–1878), Ontario lawyer, judge, and political figure *Robert Dinsmore Harrison (1897–1977), U.S. Rep ...

, 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 Ronnie Harrison Jr. (born April 18, 1997) is an American football strong safety for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third roun ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Ross Granville Harrison Ross Granville Harrison (January 13, 1870 – September 30, 1959) was an American biologist and anatomist credited for his pioneering work on animal tissue culture. His work also contributed to the understanding of embryonic development. Harrison ...

(1870–1959), American biologist *

Russell Benjamin Harrison Russell Benjamin Harrison (August 12, 1854 – December 13, 1936), also known as Russell Lord Harrison, was a businessman, lawyer, diplomat, and politician. Harrison was the son of U.S. President Benjamin Harrison and Caroline Harrison, and the g ...

(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 Bedford ...

(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 Simon Mark Harrison (born 6 September 1969 in Northampton) is a British racing driver. He won two National Saloon Car Championships in 1994 and 1999, as well as the Production Class of the British Touring Car Championship in 2001. Harrison's 23 ...

, (born 1969), British racing driver *

Sol Harrison Sol Harrison (1917 – November 19, 1989) was an American comic book colorist, production manager, and executive whose career spanned nearly 50 years in the industry. Career Sol Harrison attended high school with Jack Adler and the two men often ...

(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 Thelma Alice Kalaokona Moore Akana Harrison (July 17, 1905 – July 1, 1972) was an American public health nurse and politician who served as a Republican Senator for Oahu in the Hawaii Territorial Legislature. She was the first woman to be r ...

, American politician *

Thomas Harrison (disambiguation) Thomas Harrison may refer to: *Thomas Harrison (architect) (1744–1829), English architect and bridge engineer *Thomas Harrison (cyclist) (born 1942), Australian cyclist *Thomas Harrison (footballer) (1867–1942), English footballer for Aston Vill ...

, multiple people *

Tony Harrison (disambiguation) Tony Harrison (born 1937) is an English poet. Tony Harrison may also refer to: * Tony Harrison (boxer) Tony Harrison (born September 6, 1990) is an American professional boxer. He held the WBC light middleweight title from 2018 to 2019 and ch ...

, 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 is ...

(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) William Harrison may refer to: Politicians * William Harrison (Canadian politician) (1834–1922), saddlemaker, historian and reeve of Richmond Hill, Ontario * William Harrison (MP) (baptised 1619 –1643), English Member of Parliament and Royali ...

, 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 Zach Harrison (born August 14, 2001) is an American football defensive end for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Early years Harrison attended Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, Ohio. He played in the 2019 All-American Bowl. A five-star recruit ...

(born 2001), American football player

Given name

Harrison Afful Harrison Afful (born 24 July 1986) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a fullback for Charlotte FC and the Ghana national team. He appeared previously for Feyenoord Academy, Espérance de Tunis, Columbus Crew, and Charlotte ...

(born 1986), Ghanaian football player *

Harrison Bader Harrison Joseph Bader (born June 3, 1994), nicknamed "Tots," is an American professional baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals. Born and raise ...

(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 ''Th ...

(1934–2022), British composer *

Harrison Bryant Harrison Bryant (born April 23, 1998) is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida Atlantic, where he was a unanimous All-American and won the John Macke ...

(born 1998), American football player *

Harrison Burton Harrison Brian Burton (born October 9, 2000) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 21 Ford Mustang for Wood Brothers Racing. Racing career Early years Burton's racing ...

(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 Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. His films have grossed more than $5.4billion in North America and more than $9.3billion worldwide, making him the seventh-highest-grossing actor in North America. He is the recipient o ...

(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 George Harrison Marks (6 August 1926 – 27 June 1997) was an English glamour photographer and director of nudist, and later, pornographic films. Personal life Born in Tottenham, Middlesex in 1926, Marks was 17 when he married his first wife ...

(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 Brunswi ...

(1927–2004), Canadian businessman *

Harrison Page Harrison Page (born August 27, 1941) is an American television and film actor who has appeared in many popular series, including ''Sledge Hammer!'', ''Cold Case'', ''JAG (TV series), JAG'', ''ER (TV series), ER'', ''Ally McBeal'', ''Ultraman: The ...

(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 Harrison L. Rhodes (born July 15, 1993) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 52 Chevrolet Camaro for Jimmy Means Racing. Racing career A native of High Point ...

(born 1993), American racing driver *

Harrison Salisbury Harrison Evans Salisbury (November 14, 1908 – July 5, 1993), was an American journalist and the first regular ''New York Times'' correspondent in Moscow after World War II. Biography Salisbury was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He gradu ...

(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 Harrison Ruffin Tyler (born November 9, 1928) is an American chemical engineer, businessperson and preservationist. He cofounded ChemTreat, Inc., a water treatment company, in 1968 and restored the Sherwood Forest Plantation. He is a son of Lyon ...

(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 Harrison Colyar White (born March 21, 1930) is the emeritus Giddings Professor of Sociology at Columbia University. White played an influential role in the “Harvard Revolution” in social networks and the New York School of relational sociol ...

(born 1930), American sociologist * Harrison Wilson Jr. (1925–2019), American educator and college basketball coach *

Harrison Young Harrison Richard Young (March 13, 1930 – July 3, 2005) was an American character actor and known for playing old Ryan in ''Saving Private Ryan''. Career Young gained recognition for his role as the elderly Private James Ryan in Steven Sp ...

(1930–2005), American actor

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

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

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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 ...

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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 origin ...

, 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 Tony Harrison (born 30 April 1937) is an English poet, translator and playwright. He was born in Beeston, Leeds and he received his education in Classics from Leeds Grammar School and Leeds University. He is one of Britain's foremost verse w ...

, 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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