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Ralph Harris

Photograph of Ralph Harris Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Ralph
Surname
Harris

The Name Ralph

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Wolf counsel or wise wolf.
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The Harris Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Harry, derived from the Germanic name meaning 'estate ruler'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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