About Chard
The surname Chard is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "ceard," meaning "a rough, wild place," indicating that the original bearer lived in or near such a place. Alternatively, it could be a topographical surname derived from the Old English word "cear," meaning "a rough, stony ground," suggesting that the name was given to someone who lived in or near such terrain. Another possibility is that Chard is a variant of the surname Charder, which is derived from the Old English word "ceardian," meaning "to turn or twist," indicating that the name may have been given to someone who had a twisting or turning gait.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Chard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Chard is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.