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Mar 20, 2024 · In Wales, if the patronymic naming system was used, the surname of the child was usually based upon the father’s FIRST name. The following chart shows only males (John EVANS, his sons, and his grandsons). Notice the names highlighted in red showing that the FIRST name of John EVANS was used by his sons as their SURNAME.
- WELSH NAMING PATTERNS - FamilySearch
Other Ways of Naming in Wales There are fewer names in Wales...
- Given Names, Patronymics and Surnames in Wales - FamilySearch
One of the more complicated aspects of Welsh family history...
- WELSH NAMING PATTERNS - FamilySearch
The limited range of Welsh surnames is due in large part to the ancient Welsh patronymic naming system, whereby a child took on the father’s given name as a surname. The family connection was illustrated by the prefix of ‘ap’ or ‘ab’ (a shortened version of the Welsh word for son, ‘mab’) or in the woman’s case ‘ferch’ (the ...
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Patronymic surnames with the short -s form are recorded in various parts of England dating back to the Middle Ages. As most Welsh surnames are derived from patronymics and often based on a small set of first names, Welsh communities have families bearing the same surnames who are not related.
Aug 3, 2009 · The ancient Welsh patronymic naming system can cause significant problems for genealogists. The old tendency to anglicise Welsh names can also present another hurdle for Welsh genealogists ...
Oct 13, 2023 · Patronymic Naming Guide, mostly pre-1535 This is the naming guide for those included in the Wales Ancient Kingdoms. The Naming Standards for the Welsh are NOT the same as those for other European aristocrats. The major difference is the Last Name at Birth. Please read the guidance below.
