The Welsh patronymic system describes family trees in terms of the male line only and records the family association in the 'ap' or 'ab' prefix ('ap' is a contraction of the Welsh word 'mab', which means son). For example, Rhys ap Dafydd translates as 'Rhys, son of David'.
Patronymic Names. ... Generally, ap or ab was added between the child's name and the father's name. For example, David ab Owen is David "son of" Owen. For a woman's name, the word ferch or verch (often abbreviated to vch), meaning "daughter of", was used.
Patronymic Names. ... Generally, ap or ab was added between the child's name and the father's name. For example, David ab Owen is David "son of" Owen. For a woman's name, the word ferch or verch (often abbreviated to vch), meaning "daughter of", was used.
The name Powell stems from the name 'Ap Howell' meaning 'son of Howell'. These families descend from the Welsh Chieftain Coel Hen Gotebauc, 'the old protector', who ruled in Britain under the Romans in the year 400.
The name Powell stems from the name 'Ap Howell' meaning 'son of Howell'. These families descend from the Welsh Chieftain Coel Hen Gotebauc, 'the old protector', who ruled in Britain under the Romans in the year 400.
Ap Maddock is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 151 times.
Ap Maddock is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 962 times.
Patronymic Names. Patronymic surnames are based on the father's given name. Generally, ap or ab was added between the child's name and the father's name. For example, David ab Owen is David "son of" Owen. For a woman's name, the word ferch or verch (often abbreviated to vch), meaning "daughter of", was used.
Patronymic Names. Patronymic surnames are based on the father's given name. Generally, ap or ab was added between the child's name and the father's name. For example, David ab Owen is David "son of" Owen. For a woman's name, the word ferch or verch (often abbreviated to vch), meaning "daughter of", was used.
The Welsh patronymic system describes family trees in terms of the male line only and records the family association in the 'ap' or 'ab' prefix ('ap' is a contraction of the Welsh word 'mab', which means son). For example, Rhys ap Dafydd translates as 'Rhys, son of David'.
