Chard (name)

Chard is a surname with several possible origins.

• Occupational Origin: It may derive from an Old English word, "ceard," meaning a fuller, one who cleans and thickens cloth. This profession was common in medieval England. The name could also stem from the Middle English word "chard," referring to someone who carded wool.

• Topographical Origin: In some instances, Chard might be a topographical name, referring to someone who lived near a prominent patch of chard (the vegetable). This is less likely but plausible.

• Locational Origin: It can also be a locational name derived from the town of Chard in Somerset, England. Individuals migrating from this town may have adopted "Chard" as their surname to identify their place of origin.

The surname is found primarily in England. Variations of the name may include Chards or Chart.