Where Does the Leonhard Surname Come From?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Leonard surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Family name meaning

Some records give Leonard; others give Leonhard. Both point to the same English family name. It grew out of a personal name: “From the personal name Leonard ("lion-hardy")”.

A variant of Leonard

Leonhard adds “h” to Leonard, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. You may also find the name written Lennard and Lenard.

Want more than a summary? See the Leonhard family name pack.