POWYS
Powys
Powys is a Welsh surname of medieval origin, derived from the historic region in Wales of the same name. The surname is derived from the Old Welsh word 'powys' meaning 'power' or 'authority', reflecting the lineage of individuals who held positions of influence and authority within the region.
The Powys family is historically associated with the old kingdom of Powys, a significant principality in medieval Wales. Various branches of the Powys family have been noted throughout Welsh history, with notable figures emerging as rulers, nobles, and clergy within Wales.
Over time, the surname has spread beyond its original Welsh roots and can now be found throughout the United Kingdom and beyond. The Powys name carries both a sense of Welsh heritage and a connection to the historical authority and power associated with the region.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the Powys surname can trace their lineage to this rich Welsh heritage and the legacy of the historic Powys kingdom. The surname continues to evoke a sense of tradition, history, and pride for those who bear it.
Typical given names associated with the Powys surname
Male
- Owen
Female
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There are approximately 129 people named Powys in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Powys.
Famous people named Powys
- John Cowper Powys - Writer, lecturer and philosopher (1872 to 1963)
- T. F. Powys - Novelist and short story writer (1875 to 1953)
- Llewelyn Powys - Novelist and essayist (1884 to 1939)
- John Powys, 5th Baron Lilford - Peer (1863 to 1945)
- Philippa Powys - Author (1886 to 1963)
- Thomas Powys, 4th Baron Lilford - Peer and ornithologist (1833 to 1896)
- Thomas Powys, 3rd Baron Lilford - Baron (1801 to 1861)
- Thomas Powys, 2nd Baron Lilford - Peer (1775 to 1825)
- Walter Powys - Cricketer (1849 to 1892)
- Littleton Powys - Cricketer (1771 to 1842)
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.