Louis Harrison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Louis Harrison — famous warrior
365K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Louis Harrison is a name combining Germanic origins, bringing together "famous warrior" (Louis) with "son of Harry" (Harrison). The first name Louis is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old Frankish Hlodowig (later Ludwig), composed of hlod (glory) and wig (battle). The name of 18 French kings. The surname Harrison: Harrison is a common patronymic surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of Harry" or "Herry", due to the Middle English pronunciation of the given name Henry. It was first recorded in the 14th century. It may also be spelt Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Henrison also appears in historical records, but has fallen out of use. Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and Harris were used interchangeably by some families. For the latest available census data from 2011, the UK government did not generate a list of surname frequencies. Louis is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 365K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Louis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Louis

Meaning: famous warrior

Germanic

From the Old Frankish Hlodowig (later Ludwig), composed of hlod (glory) and wig (battle). The name of 18 French kings.

Surname: Harrison

Meaning: son of Harry

English

Harrison is a common patronymic surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of Harry" or "Herry", due to the Middle English pronunciation of the given name Henry. It was first recorded in the 14th century. It may also be spelt Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Henrison also appears in historical records, but has fallen out of use. Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and Harris were used interchangeably by some families. For the latest available census data from 2011, the UK government did not generate a list of surname frequencies.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Louis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Louis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Louis Harrison:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Louis?
The first name Louis originates from Germanic. From the Old Frankish Hlodowig (later Ludwig), composed of hlod (glory) and wig (battle). The name of 18 French kings.
When was Louis most popular?
The name Louis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Harrison?
The surname Harrison originates from English. Harrison is a common patronymic surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of Harry" or "Herry", due to the Middle English pronunciation of the given name Henry. It was first recorded in the 14th century. It may also be spelt Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Henrison also appears in historical records, but has fallen out of use. Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and Harris were used interchangeably by some families. For the latest available census data from 2011, the UK government did not generate a list of surname frequencies.
What are the origins of the name Louis Harrison?
The name Louis Harrison combines two different traditions: the first name Louis has Germanic roots, while the surname Harrison originates from English.
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