About the Berd Surname

The spelling Berd grew out of Beard, an English surname with a long paper trail. Read literally, Berd points to “Bearded man”.

Berd coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Beard surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Spelling and variants

Berd is listed among the recognised spellings of Beard. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Other spellings include Bearde.

Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Bert, Bard and Byrd. Get the complete Berd report, with a museum-style coat of arms.