TARBARD
Tarbard
Tarbard is a British surname of medieval origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Thorbert", meaning "Thor's bright one". The name can be found primarily in England, with historical records dating back to the 13th century.
The Tarbard family is believed to have its origins in the counties of Essex and Suffolk, where they were landed gentry and prominent landowners. Over the centuries, branches of the Tarbard family spread to other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Kent.
Notable individuals with the surname Tarbard have been recorded in various historical documents, including land deeds, wills, and parish registers. The Tarbard family crest features a shield with symbols representing strength, loyalty, and prosperity.
Today, the surname Tarbard is relatively rare, with only a small number of individuals bearing the name. However, those who carry the Tarbard surname often take pride in their family heritage and historical lineage.
There are approximately 263 people named Tarbard in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Tarbard.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- Christopher
- Dean
- Gavin
- Grant
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Ross
- Simon
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Dawn
- Eileen
- Emma
- Kayleigh
- Laura
- Lisa
- Lorraine
- Louise
- Patricia
- Susan