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
Scholar 684
Agricultural Labourer 227
Labourer 59
Dress Maker 57
House Servant 55
Servant 31
Shoe Maker 28
Coal Miner 25
Cook 22
Blacksmith 22
Laundress 22
General Servant 20
House Keeper 20
Tailor 18
Carter 17
Straw Plaiter 16
Dressmaker 16
House Maid 13
Bonnet Sewer 12
Carpenter 12
Gardener 11
Farmer 11
Housemaid 11
Nurse 11
Fund Holder 11

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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