Normand is the French name for the Norman language and people from Normandy.
"Normand" = The French surname describes those families in and originating from Normandy.
The "d" was retained by immigrates that settled in North America.
"Norman" = of French origin but refers to the linage that conquered England in the year 1066.
Refer to: William the Conquer Both versions of this surname occur throughout Canada & the United States of America.