Allard Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name History

Allard Origin:

France, England

Origins of Allard:

The surname of Allard has origins in both the country of England and the country of France. The surname itself comes from the Anglo-Norman personal given name for males of “Alard,” which comes from the Old French word of “Adelard,” which is comprised of the Germanic element “adal,” which can be translated to mean “noble,” and “hard,” which can be translated to mean “brave,” “strong,” or “hardy.” Thus, literally translated, the surname of Allard means “noble-brave.” The surname of Allard was reported in the Doomsday Book of 1086 as Aelfheard, and Aethelheard, both of which can be translated to mean “noble-brave,” or “elf-brave.” It is important to note that the Doomsday Book was created to encompass the “Great Survey” of England.

Variations:

More common variations are: Allward, Alleard, Allarder, Alliard, Alluard, Allared, Allardt, Allarid, Allaird

History:

England:

The first recorded spelling of the surname of Allard can be traced to the country of England. One person by the name of one Roger Aillard was mentioned in the document known as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in the year of 1205. This document was ordered, decreed, and written under the reign of one King John I of England, who was commonly known throughout the ages as one “Lackland.” King John I of England ruled from the year of 1199 to the year of 1216. Another mention of the surname of Allard within the country of England was one Richard Alard, who was recorded as living in the county of Gloucestershire in the year of 1209, and one Nicholas Adelard, who was mentioned as residing in Worcestershire in the year of 1275. One John Allard was recorded in Sussex in the year of 1332. Those who bear the surname of Allard within the country of England can be found in large concentrations in the areas of Yorkshire, Kent, Sussex, and the areas in and around the city of London.

Scotland:

Within the country of Scotland, the surname of Allard can be found throughout the country. The areas that have a large population of those who bear the surname of Allard can be found mostly around the areas of Aberdeenshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and within the county of Lanarkshire.

United States:

Throughout the 17th century, it became common for European citizens to migrate to the United States of America, which at that time was known as The New World, or The Colonies. These citizens were displeased with the state of affairs in their country, such as tyrannical governments and poor living conditions. The New World promised freedom from religious persecution, better living conditions, and the ability to own land. Among those who migrated to the United States of America was one Hugh Allard, who settled in the state of New Hampshire in the year of 1674. It is possible that someone who bore the name of Allard tried to migrate to the New World before 1674, but perished en route, due to the poor living conditions on the transport ships. Those who bear the surname of Allard can be found throughout the United States of America.

Here is the population distribution of the last name Allard: France 16,373; Canada 15,693; United States 12,562; Belgium 2,205; England 1,947; Ivory Coast 1,315; Mexico 1,099; Sweden 957; Germany 941; Australia 641

Notable People:

Brigadier-General John Stetson Allard (1897-1967) who was a Duty with the VII Bomber Command from the year 1943 to the year of 1944, and who was also from America.

James Allard (born in 1969) who served as the Chief Experience Officer and the Chief Technology Officer from Microsoft.

Alan Wayne Allard (born in 1943) who was a senior United States Senator from the state of Colorado.

Sydney Allard (1910-1966) who was a founder of the Allard Car Company, who was from England.

General Jean-Victor Allard (1913-1996) who served as the Chief of the Defense Staff from the year of 1966 to the year of 1969, and who was from the country of Canada.

Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey “Sammy” Allard, DFC, DFM & Bar (1912-1941) who was an RAF flying ace of the Second World War from Britain.

Jean-Guy Allard (born in 1948) who was a journalist from Canada.

General Jean Victor Allard CC, GOQ, DSO & Two Bars, ED, CD (1913-1996) who served as the Chief of the Defense Staff from the year of 1966 to the year of 1969.

Carole-Marie Allard (born in 1949) who was a member of Canada’s House of Commons and was a Liberal.

Blazons & Genealogy Notes

Ar. three bars gu. on a canton az. a leopard’s head or.