Hargis

The Hargis surname has its origins in England and Scotland, where it was derived from the Old English words “hearg” and “hargeis,” meaning “temple” or “holy place.” The name is most commonly found in the United States, with significant populations in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Texas. Notable individuals with the Hargis surname include American lawyer and politician Charles H. Hargis, and American musician and songwriter Merle Haggard, whose birth name was Merle Ronald Hargis. Overall, the Hargis surname represents a rich cultural and historical legacy.