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.
In the simplest terms, âvocationâ means a âcall.â So, in general terms your vocation is what God calls you to do with your life.Everybody is called by God to know, love and serve him. The difference is how each one does this. Individual vocations vary between being single, married, consecrated, religious or a priest.n the simplest terms, âvocationâ means a âcall.â So, in general terms your vocation is what God calls you to do with your life.