UK surname
A surname of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Garman, meaning "spear man" or "warrior."
In the 1881 census there were 34 people recorded with the Garmon surname, ranking it #28,837 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 6, ranked #38,110, down from #28,837 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Fishguard, St Leonard Shoreditch and Govan Combination. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Garmon is 105 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 82.4%.
1881 census count
34
Ranked #28,837
Modern count
6
2016, ranked #38,110
Peak year
1891
105 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Garmon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Garmon surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 57 | #23,092 |
| 1861 | historical | 104 | #20,477 |
| 1881 | historical | 34 | #28,837 |
| 1891 | historical | 105 | #23,241 |
| 1901 | historical | 39 | #29,799 |
| 1911 | historical | 21 | #31,179 |
| 1997 | modern | 4 | #38,094 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 7 | #37,293 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 8 | #37,769 |
| 2011 | modern | 8 | #37,737 |
| 2012 | modern | 9 | #37,614 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 5 | #38,228 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 6 | #38,110 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Fishguard, St Leonard Shoreditch, Govan Combination, Toxteth Park and Eccles. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fishguard | Pembrokeshire |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 4 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 5 | Eccles | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Garmon surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Garmon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Garmon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Garmon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Garmon is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Garmon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Garmon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Garmon has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon and Germanic regions of Europe, likely emerging sometime during the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "gāra," meaning "spear," which was a common element in many early Germanic personal names. The name may have originally referred to someone who was skilled with a spear or worked as a spearmaker.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Garmund in the county of Essex, which may be an early variation of the name Garmon.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named John Garmon is mentioned in historical records from the city of Lincoln, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a role in the city's governance during that era.
During the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Garmun, Garmyn, and Garmund, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. One individual of note was William Garmon, a scholar and cleric who lived in the late 1300s and served as a canon at the Cathedral of St. Paul in London.
In the 16th century, a man named Richard Garmon gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable structures in the counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, including the manor house at Stowe and the chapel at Waddesdon.
Another noteworthy figure was Thomas Garmon, a merchant and explorer from Bristol, England, who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was involved in several voyages of exploration and trade, including expeditions to the West Indies and North America.
It is also worth mentioning that the name Garmon has been associated with various place names throughout history. For example, there is a village called Garmon in the county of Herefordshire, England, which may have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname Garmon.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Garmon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 15 Garmons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.81x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 15 | 3.81x |
| Lanarkshire | 8 | 7.46x |
| Montgomeryshire | 3 | 39.47x |
| Pembrokeshire | 3 | 28.46x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 3.85x |
| Middlesex | 2 | 0.60x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.88x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Govan in Lanarkshire leads with 8 Garmons recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.17x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Govan | 8 | 30.17x |
| Habergham Eaves | 8 | 222.22x |
| Ardwick | 3 | 84.51x |
| Fishguard | 3 | 1304.35x |
| Llanllwchaiarn | 3 | 909.09x |
| Alfreton | 2 | 126.58x |
| Warrington | 2 | 42.92x |
| Atherton | 1 | 69.93x |
| Ealing | 1 | 33.78x |
| Islington London | 1 | 3.11x |
| Maidstone | 1 | 29.67x |
| North Meols | 1 | 25.97x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Garmon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Garmon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Garmon households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Labourer In Foundry | 2 |
| Shoemaker | 2 |
| Brickmaker | 1 |
| Chair Repairer | 1 |
| Dyer | 1 |
| Factory Operative | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Loco Eng Driv Iron Wks | 1 |
| No Occupation | 1 |
| Nurse Maid | 1 |
| Stiffener | 1 |
| Wheelwright | 1 |
| Wife Of Head Of Family | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 34 people were recorded with the Garmon surname. That placed it at #28,837 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 6 in 2016. That gives Garmon a modern rank of #38,110.
A surname of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Garman, meaning "spear man" or "warrior."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Garmon bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.