Summary

Germanic surname originating from the Middle High German word 'harm', meaning 'protected'. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a powerful protector or guardian.
There are
14377
Harmss in the USA
Harms is the
2518th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Harms

JohnHarms

John Harms is an Australian sports journalist and author known for his work covering Australian rules football.

JohnMichael

John Michael Harms is an American Lutheran minister who served as the president of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

KarstenHarms

Karsten Harms is a German rower who won a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

SophieHarmsen

Sophie Harmsen is a Dutch mezzo-soprano known for her opera performances, particularly in baroque and classical repertoire.

HinniHarms

Hinni Harms is a German footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in the Bundesliga.

JosefHarms

Josef Harms was a German Roman Catholic priest and professor who founded the mission congregation of the 'Society of the Divine Word.'

AnnieHarms

Annie Harms is an American country music artist known for her songs 'The Secrets That We Keep' and 'It's Murder, Murder, Murder By Love.'

HermanHarms

Herman Harms is a South African rugby union player who played as a prop for the Springboks and the Blue Bulls.

ErnestHarms

Ernest Harms was a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce from 1968 to 1972.

LaurenHarms

Lauren Harms is an American entrepreneur and founder of the luxury fashion brand 'Lola Hats.'

Harms Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Harms' is of German origin and is derived from a patronymic form of the given name 'Harm,' which itself has Old Norse roots.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Harms' is most commonly found in Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Harms' include 'Harmsen,' 'Hermann,' and 'Harmsworth.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Harms' have migrated to various countries, including the United States and Canada, particularly during periods of German immigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.