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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Welsh_peopleWelsh people - Wikipedia

    t. e. The Welsh ( Welsh: Cymry) are an ethnic group native to Wales. [10] Wales is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. The majority of people living in Wales are British citizens. [11] In Wales, the Welsh language ( Welsh: Cymraeg) is protected by law. [12] Welsh remains the predominant language in many parts of Wales, particularly ...

    • Welsh surnames

      Typical Welsh surnames – Evans, Jones, Williams, Davies,...

  2. Oct 10, 2023 · 1. Jones. One of the most common surnames in Wales is Jones. It is a contraction of ‘John’s son.’. John was an extremely common personal name across Europe at this time because of its links to the Bible. Famous people with this surname include the Welsh singer, Tom Jones and the Welsh actress Ruth Jones. 2.

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  4. Mar 20, 2024 · Wales. Naming Customs. Before record keeping began, most people only had a first name. As the population increased, people began adding descriptive information, such as John "the smith," to a person’s name to distinguish him or her from others with the same name. At first, a surname applied only to one person and not to the whole family.

  5. Apr 27, 2023 · Contrary to popular (English) opinion the majority of Welsh people are not named Jones, the Registrar General reported less than 14 percent in 1853. However just 10 common surnames did make up over 55 percent (in order of popularity): Jones, Williams, Davies, Thomas, Evans, Roberts, Hughes, Lewis, Morgan and Griffiths. The same source indicates that less than 100 surnames encompassed probably ...

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WalesWales - Wikipedia

    Wales ( Welsh: Cymru [ˈkəm.rɨ] ⓘ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 3,107,494. [3]

  7. Sep 14, 2023 · Boys: Dylan, Rhys, Evan, Ieuan, Gethin. Girls: Elin, Megan, Ffion, Nia, Carys. In addition to traditional Welsh names, there are also many modern names that have become popular in Wales in recent years. These include names like Seren (star), Cerys (love), and Arianwen (silver-white).

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