Description:
The surname Vaerd is derived from the Old Norse word vaerðr meaning “a ravine, a valley”. The surname Vaerd was first found in Denmark where they held a family seat from ancient times. The Vaerd family branched out into Germany and Austria where they were granted nobility status. Some of the notable Vaerd family members include the Baron Vaerd von Oberndorf-Vaerd, the Count Vaerd von Oberndorf-Vaerd, and the Baroness Vaerd von Oberndorf-Vaerd.





