Guérard

Guérard is a French surname and toponym. As a surname, it most likely originated as a habitational name from a place named Guérard or as a patronymic form derived from the given name Gérard. The given name Gérard itself derives from Germanic elements meaning spear and hardy.

Variant spellings include Guerard, Gérard, and Gerhard, reflecting regional orthography and historical sound changes.

Geographic distribution: In France and among francophone communities, Guérard is found as a surname. It has spread abroad through migration to countries such as Belgium, Canada, and the United States.

Toponymy: Guérard is used as a place name in France, where it identifies at least one locality. Like many French toponymic surnames, it may have originated from the name of an ancestral home or estate associated with the bearer.

See also: Gérard, a given name and surname related to Guérard.