Garth

Garth Meaning & Origin

About Garth
The surname Garth is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "garðr," meaning "enclosure" or "garden." As a surname, Garth can refer to someone who lived near or worked in a garden or enclosed area. It can also be a topographic name for someone who lived by a piece of land enclosed by a fence or hedge. Additionally, Garth can be a locational surname derived from places named Garth or Garthe in England and Scotland. Overall, the surname Garth is associated with the concept of an enclosed or protected space.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Garth: 3,059
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,491
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Garth based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR0
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 R TH
🌐 IPA
/gɑrθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR0', 'KRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Garth in Braille

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

The name Garth in braille

How to sign the name Garth using Sign Language

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

The name Garth in sign language

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