Meaning & History. From an English surname which was derived from the given name GERALD or GERARD. A famous bearer of the surname was Pat Garrett (1850-1908), the sheriff who shot Billy the Kid.
Definition of avocational. 1  1 : of or relating to an avocation an avocational interest in sports. 2  2 : being such by avocation an avocational musician.
Since the establishment of Vocational Guidance in 1908 by the engineer Frank Parsons, the use of the term âvocationâ has evolved, with emphasis shifting to an individual's development of talents and abilities in the choice and enjoyment of a career.