Where Does the Lewys Surname Come From?

If your family name is Lewys, its origin lies with Lewis, a long-established Welsh and English surname. Taken at its root, Lewys points to “From Llywelyn”.

Spelling and variants

Only a small detail separates the spellings: Lewys has “y” where Lewis has “i”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Lewes and Lewison.

Heraldry and the Lewys name

Arms linked to Lewis and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Get the complete Lewys report, with a museum-style coat of arms.