Garnett

Garnett Meaning & Origin

About Garnett
The surname Garnett is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "gernet," meaning "dark red" or "crimson," and was likely used as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old French word "grenate," meaning "pomegranate," and may have been a nickname for someone with a round or reddish face. The surname Garnett is also associated with the French word "grenette," meaning "granary," and could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in or owned a granary.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Garnett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Garnett: 10,370
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,445
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Garnett 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 Garnett is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRNT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G06503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 R N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑrnɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Garnett in Braille

Here's how to represent Garnett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Garnett in braille

How to sign the name Garnett using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Garnett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Garnett in sign language

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