About Gareau
The surname Gareau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gareau," meaning "guard" or "watchman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a guard or watchman, or it could have been a nickname given to someone who displayed qualities associated with being vigilant or watchful.
The surname Gareau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gareau 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 Gareau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gareau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gareau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.