GLYNNE
Glynne
The surname Glynne is of Welsh origin, derived from the word "glan," meaning "shore" or "bank." It is a toponymic surname, commonly associated with families residing near a riverbank or a coastal area in Wales.
The Glynne family is historically linked to the county of Flintshire in north-east Wales, particularly to the village of Hawarden. One of the most prominent figures associated with the surname is Sir Stephen Richard Glynne, a 19th-century English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Flint Boroughs.
Over the centuries, the Glynne surname has spread beyond Wales and can be found in various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond. The name has also been seen in variations such as Glynn and Glen, reflecting the adaptability of surnames in different cultural contexts.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Glynne continue to uphold their Welsh heritage and contribute to various fields of society, maintaining a connection to their ancestral roots while embracing the modern world.
There are approximately 146 people named Glynne in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Glynne.