About Llewelyn
The surname Llewelyn is of Welsh origin and is derived from the given name Llywelyn, which means "leader" or "lion-like." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Llywelyn. The name Llewelyn has a strong association with Welsh history and mythology, particularly with the medieval Welsh princes who bore this name. Today, the surname Llewelyn is relatively rare but can still be found among individuals of Welsh descent.
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The surname Llewelyn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Llewelyn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Llewelyn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Llewelyn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Llewelyn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.