About Garthwait
The surname Garthwait is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Garthr" meaning "enclosure" or "garden" and the Old English word "waite" meaning "watch" or "guard." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Garthwait can be interpreted as "guardian of the garden" or "watcher of the enclosure."
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