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Calvert

Calvert (name) means an English surname, originally an occupational name for a calf-herder. Example: “Calvert County in Maryland is named after the colonial Calvert family.”

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An English surname, originally an occupational name for a calf-herder.
"Calvert County in Maryland is named after the colonial Calvert family."

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Etymology

From Middle English calfhirde, equivalent to calf + herd.

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Calvert” mean?

The word “Calvert” means an English surname, originally an occupational name for a calf-herder.

How do you use “Calvert” in a sentence?

Here is “Calvert” used in a sentence: “Calvert County in Maryland is named after the colonial Calvert family.”

What part of speech is “Calvert”?

“Calvert” is a name.

Where does the word “Calvert” come from?

The word “Calvert” comes from Middle English. From Middle English calfhirde, equivalent to calf + herd.

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