How common is the Harward surname?

There are approximately 600 people with the surname Harward in the United States.

Are there Harward soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 37 soldiers with the Harward surname appear in Civil War records.

Harward

Q: What does the surname Harward mean?

The surname Harward means "One who tends or guards deer, or a variant of Hayward (one who tends hedges).". It is of English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who tends or guards deer, or a variant of Hayward (one who tends hedges).

Etymology

Possibly derived from Old English 'heorot' (hart/deer) combined with 'weard' (guardian/ward), or alternatively from 'heg' (hedge) and 'weard'. The exact etymology remains uncertain.

About the Harward Surname

An obscure English surname of uncertain etymology, possibly occupational or topographic. The name may be a variant of the more common Hayward.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 600 bearers in the United States #4,093 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare surname with limited distribution in English records, primarily in southern and central England.

Harward Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Harward Surname

Leonora Harward

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 600

War Records

37 soldiers with the Harward surname found in Civil War records.

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