Garrod

Patronymic

Meaning

A person named Gerard or a variant of Garrett with the patronymic suffix.

Etymology

Derived from the personal name Gerard (Germanic 'ger' meaning spear and 'hard' meaning strong) combined with the Old English patronymic suffix '-od' or '-od'. This represents a variant of Garrad with a different suffix form.

About the Garrod Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the personal name Gerard. The surname is associated with East Anglian regions of England.

Distribution

Found primarily in England, particularly in East Anglia, with some presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Garrod Surname

Hugh Garrod

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