About Garnet
The surname Garnet is derived from the Old French word "grenat," meaning "garnet," which is a deep red gemstone. As a surname, Garnet likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It may also have been given to someone who worked with or traded garnets. The surname Garnet is relatively rare and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Garnet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Garnet 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 Garnet is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Garnet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Garnet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.