Description:
The surname Bijard originates from the French word 'bijou', which means 'jewel'. It is believed to have been first used as an occupational name for a jeweler or jewel maker. The surname is most commonly found in France, but is also found in other parts of Europe, including Belgium, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The earliest known record of the surname Bijard is from the year 1348, when a certain Jean Bijard was mentioned in a document from the city of Rouen. The surname is also found in records from the 15th and 16th centuries in France. Variations of the surname Bijard include Bijart, Bijou, Bijon, Bijoux, Bijouard, Bijouet, and Bijouette.
