The Gariepy surname is found primarily in France as early as the year 1630. In the coat of arms, the color Azure (blue) symbolizes Loyalty and Truth. Various spellings have been found for the name including: Garriepy, Gariere, Garypie, Garapy, Garrabe, Gariot, Garaboux, and Garabiol are believed to also be a variant spelling form of this surname." The name means "one who lives by the Roses", according to the copy of the coat of arms