Description:
Zachary is a surname of English or French origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, which means 'God remembers.' The name was popularized by the Old Testament prophet of the same name. The Zachary surname can be found in records dating back to the 13th century. It has been found in both England and France, where it was used as a personal name and later as a surname. The Zachary surname has been associated with many notable people throughout its history, including the English novelist and poet Thomas Zachary (1700-1748), the American Revolutionary War patriot William Zachary (1753-1818), and the American politician and statesman John Zachary (1768-1822). Variations of the Zachary surname include Zacharie, Zacharias, Zachariah, Zacharys, and Zachar.
