About Vardon
The surname Vardon is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Vardun," which itself is a variant of the Old English name "Weardun," meaning "guardian" or "protector." As a surname, Vardon would have been given to someone who was seen as a guardian or protector, or it could have been a nickname for someone who displayed these qualities. The name Vardon is most commonly associated with the famous English golfer Harry Vardon, who popularized the overlapping grip technique and won multiple major championships in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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The surname Vardon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vardon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Vardon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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