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Garner 1

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Type Surname (from occupation & from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. GAHR-nər
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Meaning & History

From Old French gernier meaning "granary", a derivative of Latin granum meaning "grain". This name could refer to a person who worked at a granary or lived near one.

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VariantsGarnier, Granger
Other Languages & CulturesGranger(French)
Same SpellingGarner 2

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Entry updated November 16, 2019
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