Glyn Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Anyone researching Glyn should also look under Glynn.

What does the surname Glyn mean?

The name is usually explained as “Someone living in a narrow valley”.

Is Glyn the same name as Glynn?

Without the “n” of Glynn, Glyn is a simpler written form of the same name. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Other spellings include Glynne.

Is there a Glyn coat of arms?

Looking for a Glyn coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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