POWELL-SMITH
Also recorded as Powell Smith
Powell-Smith
Powell-Smith is a compound surname that combines the surnames Powell and Smith. It is relatively uncommon and is likely a result of a family blending the two surnames from previous generations.
Powell is a Welsh surname with origins in the Celtic language. It is derived from "ap Hywel," meaning "son of Hywel," a popular Welsh given name. The name Powell is prevalent in Wales and has spread to other English-speaking countries due to migration.
Smith is a common English surname deriving from the Old English word smið, which means "blacksmith" or "metal worker". The surname Smith is one of the most widespread surnames in the English-speaking world due to the prevalence of the occupation it represents.
When these two surnames are combined to form Powell-Smith, it signifies a fusion of Welsh and English heritage. Those bearing the Powell-Smith surname may have roots in Wales and England, reflecting a complex history of migration and cultural exchange.
As with many compound surnames, Powell-Smith is unique to the individuals or families who bear it, signifying their specific lineage and heritage. Over time, the significance of the Powell-Smith surname may evolve as the family history develops and branches out through different generations.
There are approximately 25 people named Powell-Smith in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Powell-Smith.