GARDENER
Gardener
Gardener is a surname of English origin that is derived from the Middle English word "gardinier" or "gardinour" meaning someone who was a gardener or worked in gardens. The name was likely applied to individuals who worked in the fields or gardens, cultivating plants and taking care of the land.
The surname Gardener is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England and Scotland. It is among the occupational surnames that were common in medieval England, reflecting the person's profession or trade.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Gardener include:
- Francis Gardener (1763–1812), a British artist known for his landscape paintings.
- Gertrude Gardener (1891–1985), a prominent British botanist and plant collector.
- Harry Gardener (1911–1991), a British footballer who played as a forward for various clubs in the 1930s and 1940s.
Over the centuries, the Gardener surname has likely evolved through different spellings and variations, reflecting changes in language and regional accents. Today, it continues to be a relatively common surname, with families across the UK and beyond tracing their roots to ancestors who were known for their gardening skills and knowledge of the land.
There are approximately 3,176 people named Gardener in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,850th most common surname in Britain. Around 49 in a million people in Britain are named Gardener.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Joan
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Cartner
- Gaertner
- Gairdener
- Gairdner
- Gardain
- Gardan
- Gardaner
- Gardenar
- Gardenas
- Gardenes
- Gardenier
- Gardenir
- Gardenner
- Gardenor
- Gardenr
- Garderer
- Garderne
- Garderner
- Gardiener
- Gardinar
- Gardine
- Gardineer
- Gardiner
- Gardiners
- Gardinier
- Gardinor
- Gardmer
- Gardnar
- Gardner
- Gardners
- Gardnier
- Gardnir
- Gardnor
- Gardoner
- Gartner
- Gordener
- Gordenger
- Gordiner
- Gordner
- Gradenier
- Jardin
- Jardine
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.