Garrad

Patronymic

Meaning

A person named Gerard or a variant of Garrett.

Etymology

Derived as a patronymic or variant form of the personal name Gerard, which comes from Germanic 'ger' (spear) and 'hard' (strong). The surname developed through the addition of the patronymic suffix '-ad' or as a variant spelling.

About the Garrad Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the personal name Gerard. The name reflects medieval English naming practices and Germanic personal name traditions.

Distribution

Found primarily in England, with some presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Garrad Surname

Jos. Garrad

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