About Harkess
The surname Harkess is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Hercules, which was popular in medieval times. The name Hercules itself is derived from the Greek mythological hero known for his strength and courage. Over time, the name Hercules evolved into various forms, including Harkess. Therefore, the surname Harkess can be interpreted to mean "son of Hercules" or "descendant of Hercules."
The surname Harkess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Harkess based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Harkess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Harkess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.