About Garfield
The surname Garfield is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "gar," meaning "spear," and "feld," meaning "field." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near a field where spears were used or manufactured. The name Garfield is also associated with the famous cartoon cat character created by Jim Davis, which has contributed to its recognition in popular culture.
The surname Garfield is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Garfield 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 Garfield is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Garfield in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Garfield using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.