About Gariepy
The surname Gariepy is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Gari, which means "spear." The suffix -epy is a diminutive, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, Gariepy can be interpreted as "son of little Gari" or "son of the spear." This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a spear or had a connection to the weapon.
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The surname Gariepy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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