Snowdon

Snowdon is a surname of British origin that has historical roots in the rugged terrain of Wales. The name is derived from the Welsh word "yr Wyddfa", which means "the tumulus" or "the barrow". This refers to Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands.

The Snowdon surname is thought to have originated as a locational surname, given to people who lived near Snowdon or in the Snowdon region of Wales. Over time, families bearing the Snowdon surname spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

The surname Snowdon has seen various spellings over the centuries, including Snowden and Sneddon, reflecting the different regional and dialectal variations in the UK. Today, individuals with the surname Snowdon can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to Wales.

Notable bearers of the Snowdon surname include Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, a renowned British photographer and former spouse of Princess Margaret. The Snowdon surname continues to be part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the heritage and history of Wales and its iconic mountain, Snowdon.

There are approximately 4,140 people named Snowdon in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,252nd most common surname in Britain. Around 64 in a million people in Britain are named Snowdon.

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Anne
  • Caroline
  • Catherine
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Julie
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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