Origin and Meaning of Tarver

Yardkeeper, caretaker

Origin: English - Derived from the Old English word 'tǣr' meaning 'wood' and 'fer' meaning 'to graze' or 'to graze as a herd'.

• The surname Tarver is often considered an occupational name, indicating a person's role in relation to herding or maintaining livestock.
• Tarver can also be found as a place name in various regions, particularly in the United Kingdom, likening it to locations where grazers were common.
• Notable bearers of the surname include American professional basketball player Tarver A. Alford and other public figures in various fields.
• As a given name, Tarver remains relatively uncommon but has seen a slight rise in usage in various English-speaking countries.
• Variations of the name may include Tarvin, which has similarly English roots, and is also used as a surname.