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 & Frequency

Estimated 500,000 bearers in the United States #143 most common surname
Rare Common

Predominantly found in Wales and among Welsh diaspora communities worldwide.

Owen Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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People with the Owen Surname