Gender: Male
Townsend Harris was an American merchant and politician who served as the first United States Consul General to Japan. He negotiated the Harris Treaty between the US and Japan and is credited as the diplomat who first opened Shogunate Japan to foreign trade and culture in the Edo period.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 10, 2024
On the name Townsend Harris, Townsend means From the End of the Town. Harris means Son of Harry, God or Lord Vishnu.
The name Townsend Harris is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Townsend is found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 8 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Townsend is recorded 61 times globally, ranking it as the 282,417th most common name worldwide.
Townsend is most prevalent in United States of America, with 38 occurrences, making it the 34,587th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Townsend is found among 1 in every 47608 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
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Townsend Harris was an American merchant and politician who served as the first United States Consul General to Japan. He negotiated the Harris Treaty between the US and Japan and is credited as the diplomat who first opened Shogunate Japan to foreign trade and culture in the Edo period.
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