As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

LLEWELLYN. A very ancient Welsh personal name, borne by many princes and magnates of Celtic origin. Comp. Howlyn.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: From given name or forename

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Wales

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Welsh

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