Meaning, origin and history of the surname Gardener

Type Surname (from occupation)

Pronounced Pron. GAHR-də-nər [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Occupational surname for one who was a gardener, from Old French jardin meaning "garden" (of Frankish origin).

Other Languages & CulturesDesjardins, Gardinier(French) Gaertner, Gärtner(German) Jardine(Scottish)