Owen

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Owen, derived from the Welsh name meaning 'young warrior' or 'well-born'.

Etymology

Derived from the Welsh personal name Owen, which may come from 'Owain' meaning 'young warrior' or from Latin 'Eugenius' meaning 'well-born'. The name indicates descent from a father named Owen.

About the Owen Surname

Owen is a distinctly Welsh surname with ancient roots in Welsh history and culture. The name has become internationally recognized through Welsh emigration.

Distribution

Predominantly found in Wales and among Welsh diaspora communities worldwide.

People with the Owen Surname

E.C. Owen

Emmet Owen

Rep.

John Owen

Percy Owen

R.L. Owen

Robert L. Owen

Senator

Robert Latham Owen

Senator from Oklahoma, 1907-1925

Robert Owen

Senator

Ruth Bryan Owen

Ambassador

Ruth Owen

Representative

Thomas M. Owen

Chief of the Division of Accessions, National Archives

Thomas Owen

Virginia Owen