Owens Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Owens mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Owens name
Owens is a Welsh patronymic meaning "son of Owen", from Owain, a name long linked with Latin Eugenius, "well born". Owain Glyndŵr, who led the Welsh revolt of 1400, made it famous. The final -s, common in Welsh surnames, marks the son. In Ireland Owens can also anglicise Ó hEoghain. It is common in Wales and the United States.
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This overview covers the Owens name in Wales. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Ireland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Owens name FAQ
What does the Owens name mean?
Son of Owen (Owain). Common variants include Owen, Bowen, Owings.
Where does the Owens surname come from?
It originates in Wales, and is also found in the United States, England and Ireland.
Is there a Owens coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Owens crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Owens coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; US Census Bureau 2010.