MOSTYN
Mostyn
Description:
Mostyn is a surname of Welsh origin that is derived from the settlement of Mostyn in Flintshire, Wales. The name is a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a place name.
History:
The name Mostyn is believed to have originated from the Welsh words "most" meaning "moss" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement," referring to a settlement on mossy ground. The Mostyn family is historically associated with the Mostyn estate in North Wales, which has been home to the Mostyn family for many generations.
Notable Individuals:
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Sir Thomas Mostyn (1678-1743): A British politician and Member of Parliament for Flintshire, Sir Thomas Mostyn was a prominent figure in Welsh politics during the early 18th century.
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Sir Pyers Mostyn (1787-1864): A British Army officer and colonial administrator, Sir Pyers Mostyn served in various military campaigns and held a number of important positions in the British Empire.
Legacy:
The Mostyn surname continues to be borne by individuals of Welsh descent both in the United Kingdom and around the world. The name's association with the Mostyn estate and its historical significance in Wales have contributed to its enduring legacy.
References:
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Rees, Thomas. A History of the Mostyn Family of Mostyn, Pt. 1. Wrexham, 1869.
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Davies, John. The Welsh Surnames of Wales. Cardiff University Press, 2007.
There are approximately 713 people named Mostyn in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,573rd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Mostyn.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Gareth
- Howard
- Ian
- James
- John
- Leonard
- Paul
- Philip
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Brenda
- Helen
- Jane
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey