Description:
The surname SHAVARDEN is derived from the Old English word 'shav' meaning 'sheaf of wheat' and 'ard' meaning 'hardy, strong'. The surname may have originated in the county of Kent in England. The surname may also be found in other countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The surname may be found in various spelling variations including SHAWARDEN, SHAVERDEN, SHAVARDEN, SHAWDERD, SHAWDERN, SHAWDERIN, and SHAWDERIN. The surname may also be found with the patronymic suffix '-son'.
