Oxnard

Meaning

A surname possibly meaning 'ox herder' or derived from an English place name.

Etymology

Oxnard may derive from the Old English elements 'ox' and 'herd' or 'nard', suggesting an occupational origin related to cattle herding. Alternatively, it could derive from a place name in England.

About the Oxnard Surname

Oxnard is an uncommon English surname with probable occupational origins. The name is associated with a city in California, though the connection to the surname's origin is unclear.

Distribution

Rare, with limited occurrences in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States.

Notable Bearers

Unknown