The surname Guyard was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Guyard family
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Guyard Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: De Gooyer, Goyer, Goyet, Guyer, Guyard, Geyer, Gayer and many more.
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Early Notables of the Guyard family
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Guyard Ranking
In France, the name Guyard is the 897th most popular surname with an estimated 5,719 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Guyard family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
Contemporary Notables of the name Guyard (post 1700)
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Michel Guyard (1936-2021), French Roman Catholic priest who served as Bishop of Le Havre from 2003 to 2011
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