GOURD

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Gourd

The surname Gourd is derived from the Old French word "gourde," meaning "a water container made from a dried gourd." It is thought to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold these containers. The name may also have been used to describe someone with a rounded or bulging shape, similar to that of a gourd.

The Gourd surname has been recorded in various parts of the United Kingdom since medieval times. It is predominantly found in southern England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Gourd name have been involved in a range of professions, including farming, trade, and craftsmanship.

Notable individuals with the surname Gourd include John Gourd, an 18th-century landowner in Hampshire, and Elizabeth Gourd, a prominent suffragette in the early 20th century.

Today, the surname Gourd is relatively rare but continues to be borne by families across the UK and beyond. It serves as a reminder of the historical trades and traditions associated with the humble gourd, as well as the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 130 people named Gourd in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Gourd.

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
Daniel
David
Jacob
John
Matthew
Peter
Philip
Raymond
Ricky
Sm
Stephen
William

Female

Amy
Anne
Claire
Elspeth
Glennis
Katherine
Martha
Masooma
Naomi
Rebecca
Ruby
Ruth
Sarah
Susan

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