Son of Terry; or of the earth
Terris is a rare English surname-turned-given name. It most likely originated as a patronymic form of Terry, which itself derives from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' Alternatively, it is sometimes associated with the Latin 'terra,' meaning 'earth.'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American explorer and former president of the University of Alaska
