Welsh Surnames
Fixed family names were adopted in Wales from the 15th century onwards. Hitherto, the Welsh had a patronymic naming system.
Read more about Welsh Surnames: History, Frequency of Use, Modern Revival of Patronymics, See Also
Famous quotes containing the word welsh:
“God defend me from that Welsh fairy,
Lest he transform me to a piece of cheese!”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)