Garrett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Garrett Name Meaning: Believed to be of French/German origin, a surname taken from the forename 'Gerald' or 'Gerard meaning 'spear' and 'brave' or 'rule'.

A name made popular after The Crusades. May have also been a nickname from someone strong or a warrier or someone who used a spear.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Garrett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Garrett family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 177
Female Servant 121
Independent 92
Labourer 62
Farmer 50
Male Servant 40
Shoe Maker 34
Ag Labourer 23
Carpenter 16
Tailor 16
Dress Maker 16
Servant 14
Independant 12
Mason 10
Miller 10
Blacksmith 8
Pauper 8
Publican 8
Weaver 8
Laundress 8
Baker 7
Gardener 7
Butcher 7
Clerk 7
Merchant 7

Garrett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Garrett 100% 47,012
2 Garratt 86% 21,916
3 Garret 86% 3,094
4 Gerrett 86% 1,622
5 Garritt 86% 1,531
6 Garrott 86% 1,204
7 Garett 86% 491
8 Gerritt 71% 266
9 Garet 71% 244
10 Gorrett 86% 181
11 Gerratt 71% 139
12 Garriett 88% 125

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The surname Garrett is the most popular version of all its varients

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