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Davies
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Let us look first at names from the Old Testament. Far the highest of them on our list is David, but if our subject is confined to English surnames David's score must be reduced by more than half. Nearly all examples of Davies are Welsh, and this is no mere echo of English popularity as in the case of Williams, but an expression of loyalty on the part of Welshmen to their own patron saint and nati.....
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Heraldry Database: Meredith
Meredith
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Surname: Meredith
Branch: Meredith
Origins: Welsh
More Info: Wales
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Background: The name Meredith is an ancient Welsh surname. The name is derived from the Welsh personal name of Meredydd or Maredudd. The old Welsh form of the name is Morgetiud. Geneology experts state that the first portion of this name means pomp or splendor, while the second portion is udd, which means lord.
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 Arms: Ar. a lion, rampant, sa. gorged with a collar and chain thereto affixed, reflexed over his back or. Crest: A demi lion, rampant, sa. collared and chained or. View the Heraldry Dictionary for help.
We are unable to locate the history for this surname. If you can provide us with this information, then please contact Arms & Badges!
Name Variations: Meredith, Meradith, Meredeth, Meridith, Beddow, Bedo, Preddy, Predith.
References:One or more of the following publications has been referenced for this article.The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
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