Guard

See also: guard

English

Etymology

The surname sense is an occupational surname for a watchman, from guard. The organization sense is likewise a type of proprialization from guard.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)d

Proper noun

Guard (plural Guards)

  1. A surname.
    Please deliver this package to Mr Guard.
  2. Ellipsis of the proper name of any of various specific services called the National Guard, the Republican Guard, and so on.
    I was 19 when I joined the Guard. The Guard provides a small pension to members who retire with enough years of service.

Statistics

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Guard is the 17472nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1613 individuals. Guard is most common among White (86.67%) individuals.

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