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This is a list of Welsh people (Welsh: rhestr Cymry); an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales.. Historian John Davies argues that the origin of the Welsh nation can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic or other Celtic languages seem to have been spoken in Wales since much earlier.
The Lords of Welsh areas once belonging to monarchies. They were ruled by the direct descendants and heirs of Kings in Wales from around the time of the Norman invasion of Wales (1000s), some of which lasted until after the conquest of Wales by Edward I (c. 1300s), and in a few instances, Welsh baronies lasted later into the Principality of Wales.
An analysis of the geography of Welsh surnames commissioned by the Welsh Government found that 718,000 people in Wales, nearly 35% of the Welsh population, have a family name of Welsh origin, compared with 5.3% in the rest of the United Kingdom, 4.7% in New Zealand, 4.1% in Australia, and 3.8% in the United States. A total of 16.3 million ...
Pages in category "Surnames of Welsh origin" The following 83 pages are in this category, out of 83 total. ... Howell (name) Hughes (surname) J. Jenner (name) Jones ...
Primary Title Family Seat The Marquess of Anglesey: Plas Newydd, Anglesey, Wales [1]: The Marquess of Milford Haven: The Earl of Carnarvon: Highclere Castle, Hampshire, England [2] ...
This is a list of people of Welsh origin who are recognised as innovators or inventors who have made notable contributions to technical or theoretical world advancements. Edward George Bowen pioneer of radar. Worked at 'Woomera Rocket Testing Base' in Australia. Born in Gendros, Swansea. [1] David Brunt pioneer of modern meteorology.
Pages in category "Welsh given names" The following 83 pages are in this category, out of 83 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Bethan Gwanas, pen name of Bethan Evans (born 1962), Welsh-language novelist, children's writer Saint Gwenfyl (fl. 6th century), Christian saint Lowri Gwilym (1954––2010), television and radio producer