The Edwards Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Edwards, its origins in Wales, and the story behind a Edwards family crest.
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Origin of the Edwards name
Edwards is a patronymic meaning "son of Edward", an Old English name joining ead, "prosperity, riches", and weard, "guard". The given name stayed popular after the Conquest thanks to Edward the Confessor. The surname is especially common in Wales and the English border counties.
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This overview covers the Edwards name in Wales. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and England; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Edwards name FAQ
What does the Edwards name mean?
Son of Edward, "guardian of riches". Common variants include Edward, Edwardes, Edwardson.
Where does the Edwards surname come from?
It originates in Wales, and is also found in the United States, Australia and England.
Is there a Edwards coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Edwards crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Edwards 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); US Census Bureau 2010.