What is "rivard"

Rivard is a surname of French origin meaning "of the river". Notable people with the surname include:

• Antoine Rivard (1898–1985), French Canadian politician from Quebec
• Augustin Rivard (1743–1798), Canadian farmer and political figure
• Bobby Rivard (born 1939), Canadian professional ice hockey player
• Denise Poirier-Rivard (born 1941), Canadian politician from Quebec
• Fern Rivard (born 1946), Canadian professional ice hockey player
• Lucien Rivard (1914–2002), French criminal known for a sensational prison escape
• Michel Rivard (born 1951), Québécois singer and songwriter
• Rémy Girard (born 1950), Québécois actor and television host
• Shantel Rivard, American professional women’s ice hockey player