Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
LEGARD
There are approximately 292 people named Legard in the UK. That makes it the 13,123rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 5 are named Legard.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Occupational Name
Related and similar surnames
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The Legard surname in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Nor. Fr.) Le Gard, the guard or protector. Probably was first assumed from the possession of some trusty or confidential office.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
LEGARD. LEGEARD. LEGUARD. Fr. le garde, the guard, Iveeper, or warden; one who secures or preserves.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.