Harmon Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Harmon last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Harmon last name
Meaning of the Harmon last name: from the personal name Herman or Harman. Harmon is a form of Harman, from the Germanic name Hermann, meaning "army man" or "warrior". It came to England with the Normans and later with Dutch and German traders. The name is found in southern England and in Ireland. A curious detail: in America, Harmon also took in German and Dutch names such as Hermann and Harmen, and it became a familiar name in the South.
Arms associated with the Harmon name
In English heraldry, arms belonged to one person at a time and passed down to the eldest son, so different Harmon lines used their own versions.
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Harmon name FAQ
What does the Harmon name mean?
From the personal name Herman or Harman. Common variants include Harman, Herman, Harmen.
Where does the Harmon surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Ireland and Australia.
Is there a Harmon coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Harmon coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.