DAFYDD
Dafydd (surname)
The surname Dafydd originates from Wales and is of Welsh origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the Welsh personal name "Dafydd," which is the Welsh form of the name "David." The name "Dafydd" can be translated to mean "beloved" or "uncle."
Historically, the surname Dafydd would have been used to denote someone as the son of a man named Dafydd, following the Welsh naming convention. In Wales, patronymic surnames were common before the adoption of fixed surnames.
Wales has a rich cultural heritage, and Welsh surnames often have unique meanings and connections to Welsh history and mythology. The surname Dafydd is a testament to this cultural richness and provides a link to the Welsh language and traditions.
Today, individuals with the surname Dafydd can be found in Wales and across the world, wherever Welsh communities have settled. The name continues to be a proud symbol of Welsh identity and heritage.
There are approximately 210 people named Dafydd in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Dafydd.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Carwyn
- Elis
- Emyr
- Gwion
- Ifan
- Iolo
- Iwan
- Llion
- Llyr
- Owain
- Sion
- Trystan
Female
- Betsan
- Catrin
- Esyllt
- Gwenllian
- Lisa
- Llinos
- Lois
- Mared
- Rebecca
- Sarah