Glyndwr Surname
Approximately 12 people bear this surname
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The Glyndŵr surname comes from a traditional male given Welsh name, made famous by Owain Glyndŵr, who led Welsh revolts against English and Norman colonists in the Middle Ages.
The name is comprised of the Welsh words glyn, meaning 'valley', and dŵr, meaning 'water'.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 5 | 1:618,906 | 25,852 |
| England | 4 | 1:13,929,515 | 290,718 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Glyndwr (1,241) may also be a first name.
Glyndwr Surname Meaning
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The Glyndŵr surname comes from a traditional male given Welsh name, made famous by Owain Glyndŵr, who led Welsh revolts against English and Norman colonists in the Middle Ages.
The name is comprised of the Welsh words glyn, meaning 'valley', and dŵr, meaning 'water'.
- tgwilymGlyndwr Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Glyndwr Come From? nationality or country of origin
Glyndwr is found most in Wales. It may be found as a variant:. Click here to see other potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Glyndwr? popularity and diffusion
Glyndwr is the 5,587,209th most commonly used last name on earth, held by around 1 in 607,295,493 people. Glyndwr occurs predominantly in Europe, where 75 percent of Glyndwr live; 75 percent live in Northern Europe and 75 percent live in British Isles. It is also the 224,316th most commonly used given name at a global level, held by 1,241 people.
It is most prevalent in Wales, where it is carried by 5 people, or 1 in 618,906. In Wales it is mostly found in: City and County of Swansea, where 80 percent live and Monmouthshire, where 20 percent live. Not including Wales this last name occurs in 4 countries. It is also found in England, where 33 percent live and Australia, where 8 percent live.
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