Girard

Meaning

A spear-hard warrior, from Germanic 'gar' (spear) and 'hard' (bold).

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic personal name 'Girard', composed of 'gar' (spear) and 'hard' (hardy, bold). The surname originated as a patronymic from this personal name, popular in medieval France.

About the Girard Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the Germanic personal name Girard, indicating descent from an ancestor with that name. It has been documented in French records since the medieval period.

Distribution

Common throughout France, with notable presence in northern and central regions.

People with the Girard Surname