Garver Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Behind the Garver surname stands Gärber, a Swiss name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. The name is usually explained as “tanner”.

• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• Names that sound alike, such as Graver and Carver, are easily confused in old records.
• 4,477 Americans were listed as Garver in the 2010 census.
• Records show Garver as one of the forms Gärber took over time.

Arms associated with the name

There is no single Garver family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Garver surname pack.