Harman: Surname History and Family Crest

Harman? Think of it as Harmon with a different pen. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “From the personal name Herman or Harman”.

Harman and Harmon

Records show Harman as one of the forms Harmon took over time. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Harmen.

In the records

The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Harman with 14,658 bearers, at rank 2,458.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Harman family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Harman report, with a museum-style coat of arms.