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The surname Harris is often considered to be of English origin, derived from the medieval English name Harry, which itself is a derivation of the name Henry. However, when tracing the lineage of individuals with the surname Harris who have Irish descent, the history becomes more complex, involving a blend of native Irish roots and English influence due to the colonial history between England and Ireland.

In Ireland, the Harris name can sometimes be an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó hEarchaidh, which originates from the personal name Earchadh, whose meaning is not completely clear but may relate to a stag or horseman. This Irish version of the surname tends to be most commonly found in the county of Leitrim. Conversely, the Harris surname can also result from the Anglicization of the Gaelic name Ó hEireamhóin (O'Harran), which is derived from the personal name Eireamhón.

During the period of the English and Scottish Plantations in Ireland, many settlers carried the surname Harris to Ireland, where it became more common and often blended with or supplanted native Irish names. Therefore, individuals with the surname Harris of Irish descent might trace their lineage back to native Irish roots, Anglo-Norman settlers, or a combination thereof, reflecting the diverse historical interactions between the English and the Irish.

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