Surname Judwyn - Meaning and Origin
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Judwyn: What does the surname Judwyn mean?
The last name Judwyn is thought to be of Norman-French origin. The original name is a combination of two elements – ‘Jud’ which is derived from ‘Juda’, a Hebrew name meaning ‘praise’ and ‘win’, an Old English word meaning ‘friend’. Together, the two elements form a meaning of ‘praised friend’.
The surname Judwyn is believed to have been brought to England by followers of William the Conqueror in 1066 when he invaded England, and is thought to be one of the earliest surnames in the country. It is also thought to be the name of a small hamlet in Normandy prior to 1066.
The early variations of Judwyn included Judahwyn, Judewin and Judwyne, and the name was commonly found in England during the late Middle English period. Its use was mainly found in Devon, Wessex and the East Midlands.
Today, the name Judwyn, though uncommon, is found throughout the English-speaking world and is most commonly found in the United States of America, where instances of its use date back to the 1500s. It is also found frequently in Scotland and Ireland.
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The surname Judwyn is most commonly found today in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, it is ranked as the 10,131st most common last name in the United States.
Judwyn is primarily found concentrated within the state of New York, particularly on Long Island, where it is the 6,340th most common last name. It is also found around the rest of New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Other states where the surname Judwyn appears include Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland and Illinois.
Outside the United States, the surname Judwyn is mostly found in Israel, where it appears in the Encyclopedia of Jewish Names in Israel. The name is also registered in the UK phone book directory and has even been traced to countries like Australia, France and South Africa.
The origin of the Judwyn surname is uncertain. It has been suggested that it derived from the Anglo-Norman family name - Judewyn, and that it may be diminutive form of the Germanic personal name - Judwin. There are also references to the Gaelic name - O'Judheadhain which could be taken as a source. Therefore, it is possible that the surname Judith may also be derived from the Judwyn family name.
Variations of the surname Judwyn
Judwyn is a surname of Welsh origin which has various variants, spellings and associated surnames.
The most common variant spellings of Judwyn are Juddwyn, Juddwinn and Joddwyn. All of these variations are based on the same Welsh surname.
In addition to the variants of the surname Judwyn is the associated Welsh surname of Judd and Juddon. Both of these variants are derived from the Judwyn surname and have similar Welsh roots.
Other associated Welsh surnames include Judde, Judkin, Jutt, Juton, Jutten, Juttene, Juddroy, Juddrew, Juddress, Jutty, Juttyne, Juttyng, Jutte and Juteten. These surnames have their own forms, as they contain variants of the Welsh surname Judwyn.
The Judwyn surname can also be seen in the form of Jodies, Judman, Jotin, Judond, Judock and Judkin, all of which are derived from the Welsh Judwyn surname.
The variants and associated surnames of the Judwyn surname will often be seen in both the United Kingdom and the United States; however, the Judwyn surname is most commonly found in Wales and other Welsh speaking countries.
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