HUWS
Huws
Huws is a Welsh surname that has its origins in the Welsh personal name "Huw," which is a variant of the name "Hugh." The surname is of patronymic origin, meaning that it was derived from the given name of an ancestor, often the father's name.
Etymology
The name "Huw" is derived from the Old German name "Hug" or "Hugo," which means "heart," "mind," or "spirit." The name has been Anglicised as "Hugh" in English.
Distribution
The surname Huws is primarily found in Wales and is one of the less common Welsh surnames. It is most prevalent in areas with a significant Welsh-speaking population, such as Gwynedd, Anglesey, and Ceredigion.
Notable Bearers
1. Iolo Huws: A Welsh poet and playwright known for his contributions to Welsh literature.
2. Guto Nyth Brân: Huws ap Dafydd Gwilym, also known as Guto Nyth Brân, was a legendary Welsh athlete from the 18th century.
Variants
Variants of the surname Huws include Hughes, Hughs, and Pugh, reflecting different Anglicised spellings and regional variations.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland.
The surname Huws carries a rich history and is an integral part of the Welsh cultural heritage.
Typical given names associated with the Huws surname
Male
- Alun
- Arwel
- Daniel
- David
- Dylan
- Gwilym
- Ioan
- Iwan
- John
- Meirion
- Owen
- Rhodri
- Rhys
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Angharad
- Catrin
- Eirlys
- Eleri
- Elin
- Elizabeth
- Manon
- Nia
- Rachel
- Sian
Similar and related surnames
- Haas
- Haase
- Haasz
- Hace
- Haci
- Haes
- Haese
- Haessee
- Haeys
- Hahs
- Hais
- Haise
- Haiss
- Haiz
- Haize
- Has
- Hasa
- Hase
- Hasi
- Hasie
- Haso
- Hass
- Hassa
- Hasse
- Hassi
- Hassie
- Hasso
- Hasz
- Haues
- Haus
- Hause
- Hauss
- Hausz
- Haws
- Hawse
- Hayce
- Hays
- Hayse
- Haza
- Haze
- Hazeu
- Hazi
- Hazou
- Hazza
- Heas
- Hease
- Heass
- Heays
- Hees
- Heese
- Heis
- Heise
- Heiss
- Heisse
- Hes
- Hese
- Hess
- Hesse
- Hessee
- Hesso
- Hesz
- Heus
- Heuse
- Heuss
- Heussi
- Heuze
- Hews
- Hewys
- Heys
- Heyse
- Hez
- Hice
- Hies
- Hiesz
- Hise
- Hisee
- Hiss
- Hisse
- Hiza
- Hoace
- Hoas
- Hoase
- Hoes
- Hoess
- Hoez
- Hohs
- Hoos
- Hoose
- Hos
- Hose
- Hosea
- Hosia
- Hosie
- Hoss
- Hossa
- Hosse
- Hossie
- Hosszu
- Houas
- Houes
- Houessou
- Houis
- Hous
- House
- Housee
- Houssa
- Houze
- Hows
- Howse
- Howze
- Hoyce
- Hoys
- Hoyse
- Hoza
- Hoze
- Hsi
- Hsia
- Hsiao
- Hsu
- Hues
- Hueso
- Huess
- Huez
- Huezo
- Hughs
- Huies
- Huis
- Huise
- Hus
- Husa
- Huse
- Huss
- Hussee
- Hussie
- Huus
- Huw
- Huwa
- Huwe
- Huwes
- Huys
- Huza
- Hysa
- Hyse
- Hysi
- Hyz
- Hyza
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 444 people named Huws in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Huws.
Famous people named Huws
- Emyr Huws - Football player
- Sian Pari Huws - (1960 to 2015)
- Alun 'Sbardun' Huws - Welsh musician and composer (1948 to 2014)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.