Nygard Surname History

• Origins Available:
• Norway

Etymology of Nygard

The Nygard surname is of toponymic origin, that is, it is a name derived from the place where the original bearer once dwelt or where he once held land. It can be traced back to the Old Scandinavian "ny gaard," meaning "new farm," thus the first to bear this name most likely lived or was employed at the "new farm."

Nygard Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nygard, Nygaard, Nyegard, Nyegaard and others.