Garlick

Garlick is a surname of English origin that is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Gārlāc", a compound of the elements "gār" meaning "spear" and "lēac" meaning "leek". The surname Garlick is classified as a metonymic occupational name, indicating someone who either grew or sold garlic.

The Garlick surname has been recorded back to medieval times, with early instances found in historical records dating from the 13th century. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Garlick have been found across various regions of England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Yorkshire.

Notable individuals with the surname Garlick have made contributions to a range of fields, from literature to politics. The surname continues to be borne by families in the United Kingdom and has also spread to other parts of the world as a result of migration and globalisation.

In modern times, individuals with the surname Garlick can be found engaged in a variety of professions and pursuits, reflecting the diverse paths that families with this surname have taken over the centuries. The surname continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, contributing to the country's cultural and historical heritage.

There are approximately 3,653 people named Garlick in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,531st most common surname in Britain. Around 56 in a million people in Britain are named Garlick.

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

Female

  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Julie
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracy
  • Victoria

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