Welsh Clans

Particularly identified with the borderland between Wales and England known as the Welsh Marches, ‘Adams’ features prominently in the historical record. • While some who would come to bear the name battled against successive waves of...

With Welsh roots that stretch back through the dim mists of time, early bearers of what would become the Bowen name were for centuries at the centre of some of the most turbulent events in the nation's history. • In more recent times, many have...

A name of Biblical roots, ‘Evans’ features prominently in the rich and colourful tableau of Welsh history. • Many have gained fame and acclaim not only in their native land, but also on foreign shores through a diverse range of...

Bearers of a name that resonates throughout the pages of the colourful drama that is the historical record, the Harrises have gained fame and acclaim through a rich variety of endeavours and pursuits that include the stage, music, sport and the creative...

A name whose roots stretch back through the dim mists of time to those Germanic tribes who invaded and settled in the British Isles from about the early fifth century, ‘Hopkins’ features prominently in the colourful drama that is the...

A surname that, along with its equally popular spelling variant of Howell, can be traced back to admiration for a famed tenth century Welsh king and lawmaker, Howells features prominently in the colourful tableau that is the historical record. •...

Of ancient roots, ‘Humphreys’ and its equally popular spelling variations of ‘Humphries’ and ‘Humphrys’ features prominently in the rich drama that is the historical record. • From the diverse worlds of the stage,...

A name particularly associated with Carmarthenshire, one of the thirteen historic counties of Wales, ‘John’ features prominently in the historical record of not only Wales by also much further afield. • From religious and social activism...

A name that has resonated throughout the pages of the colourful tableau that is the historical record from earliest times, Parry is of uniquely Welsh origin. • While some served as loyal servants of royalty, others were involved in high intrigue and...

With the bloodlines of the ancient Britons, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans flowing through their veins, bearers of the Pearce name are heirs to a rich and colourful heritage. • From pursuits and endeavours that include the stage, enterprise,...

A name with both Welsh and Norman points of origin, ‘Price’ features prominently in the historical record. • While some of its bearers stamped an indelible mark through their fascination with the romance and allure of Wales’s...

Tracing a proud descent from a noble line of Welsh princes, bearers of the Pritchard name today are heirs to a rich and colourful heritage. • While some were to be found with sword in hand battling waves of invading Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and...

A name particularly associated with Montgomeryshire, one of the thirteen historic counties of Wales, ‘Pugh’ features prominently in the Welsh historical record. • Many Pughs were on the frontline of invasion from the Anglo-Saxons and,...

Bearers of the name of Rees today are heirs to a rich and colourful heritage rooted deep in the ancient soil of Wales. • While some found fame through their heroic resistance to a succession of invaders, others have gained acclaim through more...

A name that originally owed its popularity through admiration for the twelfth century crusading King Richard the Lionheart, ‘Richards’ features prominently in the historical record. • While many early native Welsh were frequently...

A name of ancient roots, ‘Rowlands’ and its popular spelling variant of ‘Rowland’ feature prominently in the colourful tableau that is the historical record – not only in their original heartland of Wales but also much...

A surname that stems from a popular forename of Biblical roots, ‘Thomas’ features prominently in the frequently turbulent historical record. • While some were to be found with sword in hand, others gained fame through a colourful range...

With their ancestors found in Wales from the earliest of times, bearers of the Watkins name today are heirs to a proud and colourful heritage. • While some have achieved distinction in endeavours ranging from military service to politics, others...

Gaining royal favour and high honours and distinction from an early date, bearers of the Williams name have stamped an indelible mark on the pages of the historical record. • From the diverse worlds of politics and literature to the stage, sport and...