A surname of English and Scottish origin; also refers to a male hawk, especially in falconry.
As a surname, derived from 'Harry' (Henry) with the suffix '-s' meaning 'son of'. As a falconry term, from Old French 'haras', referring to a male hawk used for hunting.
The Harris hawk is unique among raptors for hunting in cooperative family groups, making them highly prized in falconry. Many surnames ending in '-s' originally meant 'son of', so Harris literally means 'Henry's son'.
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