Welsh Surnames: Meaning, Origin & Coat of Arms

Son of Bleddyn (wolf cub)

Son of Owain

Son of David

Son of David, "beloved"

Son of Edward, "guardian of riches"

From Elias ("my God is Yahweh")

Son of Evan (John)

From Greek Geōrgios, "farmer"

Red, or smith

From Gruffudd; descendant of Gríofa

From the personal name Gruffudd

Son of Hopkin, little Robert

From the personal name Hywel ("eminent")

Son of Hugh

Son of Jenkin (little John)

Son of John (Welsh)

From Llywelyn; or from Louis

From the personal name Llywelyn

Grey (grey-haired)

Son of Madog

Son of Matthew ("gift of God")

Sea-born; sea circle

From Maurice, "dark"

Son of Owen (Owain)

Son of Philip, "lover of horses"

Son of Hywel ("eminent")

Son of Rhys ("ardour")

Son of Richard

Ardour (from Rhys)

Son of Richard

Son of Robert, "bright fame"

End of the lakes

Twin (Aramaic)

Small, or younger

Son of Walter

Son of Watkin (little Walter)

Son of Wilkin, little William

Son of William

White, fair