DUGARD
Recorded variant spellings include Du Gard
Dugard
The surname Dugard is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Dagard", which means "good spear". The name was introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 and evolved over time to its current form, Dugard.
The Dugard surname is recorded in various forms such as Duggard, Doggard, Degard, and Daggard in historical documents. The name is most commonly found in the counties of Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire in the South of England.
Individuals bearing the surname Dugard have been found engaged in various occupations throughout history, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. The surname has also been associated with individuals of military backgrounds, reflecting the origins of the name as "good spear".
Notable bearers of the surname Dugard include Jaycee Lee Dugard, an American woman who was abducted and held captive for 18 years, and Alan Dugard, a former cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club.
The Dugard name has seen variations in spelling over the centuries due to dialectal influences and changes in pronunciation. Today, the surname Dugard remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the historical and cultural influences that have shaped the British Isles.
Typical given names associated with the Dugard surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Edward
- Gary
- Greg
- John
- Kevin
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Terence
- Terry
Female
- Alice
- Caroline
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Katy
- Louise
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 255 people named Dugard in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Dugard.
Famous people named Dugard
- Robert Dugard - (1942 to 2018)
- William Dugard - Printer (1605 to 1662)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.