TheNameDBCard
OccupationalMeaning
A person who carded wool or other fibers, or a maker of cards.
Etymology
From Middle English 'carden', meaning to comb or prepare fibers for spinning. The term derives from Old French 'carder', related to the textile processing tool called a card.
About the Card Surname
An occupational surname denoting a textile worker who prepared wool or flax fibers. The surname reflects the importance of the textile industry in medieval England.
Distribution
Found throughout England, with concentrations in textile-producing regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown