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Harrison

in West Virginia

There are 1,380 people with the last name "Harrison" in West Virginia.

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Ranking in West Virginia

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Harrison 140
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  1. is 136th most common Justice
  2. is 137th most common Kelley
  3. is 138th most common Tucker
  4. is 139th most common Hayes
  5. is 140th most common Harrison
  6. is 141st most common Hunt
  7. is 142nd most common Dillon
  8. is 143rd most common Jordan
  9. is 144th most common Woods

Similar Names and Nicknames

Harris, Harrington, Harrell, Harry, Harrelson, Harr, Harrigan, Harrold, Harrod, Harriman

Most Common First Names for Harrison

James, Robert, William, David, John, Charles, Michael, Mary, George, Roger

Meaning & History

Northern English: patronymic from the medieval personal name Harry.

FOREBEARS Harrison is an extremely common surname in northern England. One important and influential American family of bearers is descended from Benjamin Harrison, who emigrated from England to VA in 1633 or 1634. Ancestors include another Benjamin Harrison (?1726–91), who was an activist in the American Revolution and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. His son William Henry Harrison (1773–1841) and great-grandson Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901) both became presidents of the United States.

Recent Searches for "Harrison" in West Virginia

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James Harrison, WV (8 searches)
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