KEDWARD
Kedward
Kedward is a British surname with origins rooted in the medieval period. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon descent and is believed to have derived from the Olde English pre-7th Century personal name "Cedwald," meaning "battle rule."
The name Kedward is primarily found in Wales and the West Midlands region of England. Variants of the surname include Keddard, Kedwarden, and Keddarten.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Kedward have been noted for their contributions in various fields, such as literature, academics, and the arts.
Notable individuals with the surname Kedward include [provide examples if applicable]. As with many surnames, variations in spelling have occurred over time due to factors such as illiteracy and regional accents.
Today, the surname Kedward remains relatively uncommon but continues to hold significance for those who bear it, serving as a link to their ancestral heritage and the cultural tapestry of the British Isles.
There are approximately 482 people named Kedward in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Kedward.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Bw
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Thomas
Female
- Andrea
- Catherine
- Cem
- Dawn
- Jacqueline
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Rosemary
- Samantha
- Sian
- Susan