Deards

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Deard or the bold/brave one.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English personal name Deard, which may relate to 'deore' (bold, brave) or 'deore' (dear). The '-s' suffix indicates a patronymic origin, meaning 'son of Deard.'

About the Deards Surname

An English patronymic surname derived from the personal name Deard. The surname is relatively obscure and appears to have remained localized in England.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and among English-speaking populations, though relatively uncommon.

Notable Bearers

Uncertain; this is an obscure surname with limited documented notable bearers

People with the Deards Surname