20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
"The assassination of Garfield marked a tragic end to his presidency."
An English surname, thought to be habitational.
"The Garfield family has lived in this village for generations, preserving their ancient English surname that is believed to originate from a local settlement."
The name Garfield originated as a patronymic meaning "son of Gár," combining the Old English words for spear and field. It was first used to describe someone whose father's nickname referred to them being sharp or ready like a weapon in an open space.