About Harnois
The surname Harnois is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "harnois," meaning "armor" or "harness." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore armor. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Harnois can be found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.
The surname Harnois is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Harnois based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Harnois is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Harnois in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Harnois using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.