Giraud Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Giraud surname: its meaning, its roots in France, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Giraud name
Giraud comes from the Germanic given name Gerwald, from ger, "spear", and wald, "rule". It was a popular medieval name in southern and western France, and Géraud and Girault are regional forms of the same name. The surname is especially common in Provence, the Rhône-Alpes region and Poitou-Charentes.
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This overview covers the Giraud name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Switzerland and Belgium; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Giraud name FAQ
What does the Giraud name mean?
Spear ruler. Common variants include Girault, Géraud, Giroud.
Where does the Giraud surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Switzerland and Belgium.
Is there a Giraud coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Giraud crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Giraud coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).