Surnames That Begin with "O"

Most Common Surname Beginning with "O": Owens

Owens is a surname considered to have royal roots in Wales, having come from the ancient tribes of North Wales known for their fierce warriors. Owens is derived from the first name Owen and has roots in the Celtic name Owain and the Latin Eugenius. Over forty Owains are found throughout the legends of ancient Wales, and Owens remains an exceedingly popular surname in Wales, although Wales was much later in passing down surnames than most other European nations, not adopting this policy until the seventeenth century. One of the most famous Welsh Owens was Owen Glendower, the Prince of Wales who started the country’s first parliament.

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