UK surname
Surname derived from the ancient French masculine name Henri, meaning "house ruler" or "estate master."
In the 1881 census there were 32 people recorded with the Harrie surname, ranking it #29,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 19, ranked #36,760, down from #29,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Manchester and Portsmouth, Portsea. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Harrie is 282 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 40.6%.
1881 census count
32
Ranked #29,082
Modern count
19
2016, ranked #36,760
Peak year
1891
282 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Harrie surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Harrie surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 73 | #20,581 |
| 1861 | historical | 230 | #10,611 |
| 1881 | historical | 32 | #29,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 282 | #11,597 |
| 1901 | historical | 72 | #26,162 |
| 1911 | historical | 78 | #25,013 |
| 1997 | modern | 27 | #35,016 |
| 1998 | modern | 30 | #34,833 |
| 1999 | modern | 31 | #34,821 |
| 2000 | modern | 24 | #35,498 |
| 2001 | modern | 19 | #35,866 |
| 2002 | modern | 18 | #36,067 |
| 2003 | modern | 15 | #36,415 |
| 2004 | modern | 16 | #36,439 |
| 2005 | modern | 14 | #36,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 13 | #36,902 |
| 2007 | modern | 15 | #36,793 |
| 2008 | modern | 16 | #36,766 |
| 2009 | modern | 16 | #36,850 |
| 2010 | modern | 19 | #36,687 |
| 2011 | modern | 18 | #36,739 |
| 2012 | modern | 22 | #36,431 |
| 2013 | modern | 20 | #36,614 |
| 2014 | modern | 18 | #36,811 |
| 2015 | modern | 19 | #36,736 |
| 2016 | modern | 19 | #36,760 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Manchester, Portsmouth, Portsea, St John Hackney and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | Portsmouth, Portsea | Hampshire |
| 4 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Harrie surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Harrie, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Harrie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Harrie household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Harrie is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Harrie is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Harrie, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HARRIE is of English origin, with its earliest known use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the medieval English personal name Harry, a diminutive form of the name Henry, which ultimately traces its roots to the Germanic name Haririch, meaning "ruler of the army."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HARRIE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a historic record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a Thomas Hary, which is believed to be an early variant spelling of the surname.
During the 14th century, the HARRIE surname began appearing in various records across England. For instance, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 list a William Hary, while the Calendarium Inquisitionum post Mortem from 1399 mentions a John Hary.
Notably, the surname HARRIE is associated with several historical figures. One such figure is Richard Harrie (c. 1610 - c. 1670), an English poet and playwright who was a member of the Cavalier School of poets during the 17th century. Another notable bearer of the surname was Thomas Harrie (1782 - 1857), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.
The HARRIE surname can also be traced back to various place names in England, such as Harries in Wiltshire and Harries Court in Kent. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.
Other historical figures with the surname HARRIE include:
1. William Harrie (c. 1540 - 1609), an English merchant and philanthropist who founded the free grammar school in East Grinstead, Sussex. 2. John Harrie (c. 1565 - 1612), an English clergyman and writer who served as the Bishop of Norwich. 3. Margaret Harrie (c. 1630 - 1685), an English Puritan religious writer and poet. 4. Edward Harrie (c. 1720 - 1789), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Mary-le-Strand. 5. Charles Harrie (1818 - 1892), a British painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.
The surname HARRIE has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins firmly rooted in medieval England. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, it has been borne by various notable individuals throughout history, leaving a lasting impact across various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Harrie surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 16 Harries recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.13x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 16 | 5.13x |
| Renfrewshire | 7 | 28.95x |
| Lanarkshire | 4 | 3.96x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 3.68x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.94x |
| West Lothian | 1 | 21.28x |
| Wigtownshire | 1 | 24.15x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. East Greenock in Renfrewshire leads with 7 Harries recorded in 1881 and an index of 307.02x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| East Greenock | 7 | 307.02x |
| Hackney London | 7 | 40.02x |
| Bethnal Green London | 6 | 44.28x |
| Barony | 3 | 11.75x |
| Llangeinor | 2 | 625.00x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 2 | 30.12x |
| Govan | 1 | 4.01x |
| Islington London | 1 | 3.31x |
| Kirkmaiden | 1 | 384.62x |
| Queensferry | 1 | 909.09x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 25.45x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Harrie surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Harrie surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Harrie households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| A Clerk | 1 |
| Boot Fitter | 1 |
| Boot Maker | 1 |
| Commercial Traveller | 1 |
| Hatters Clerk | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Seamstress | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 32 people were recorded with the Harrie surname. That placed it at #29,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 19 in 2016. That gives Harrie a modern rank of #36,760.
Surname derived from the ancient French masculine name Henri, meaning "house ruler" or "estate master."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Harrie bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.