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Garamond

Garamond

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A French last name found in old records
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɡɛrəˌmɒnd/
: Garamond
  • She discovered that her ancestors carried the surname Garamond in the 1500s.

Examples

  • The Garamond family played an important role in the history of French printing.

  • My last name is Garamond.

  • Many historical documents mention the name Garamond in connection with Parisian craftsmen.

  • Have you heard of the Garamond family?

  • The famous author and scholar, Jean Garamond, traced his family's lineage back to France.

  • During the meeting, Mr. Garamond shared fascinating stories about his ancestors' history.

  • The documentary featured interviews with descendants of the Garamond family, detailing their contributions to French culture.

Surface Forms

Garamond main

Etymology

Garamond as a surname is an old French family name, likely from an older name with parts like gar meaning 'spear' and -mond meaning 'protection', so it once meant something like 'spear protector'. That's why Garamond is used as a family name passed down through generations.