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Edwards
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An English and Welsh surname, originally meaning "son of Edward."
"The Edwards family has lived in that valley for three generations."
How to Use Edwards
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common surname derived from the first name Edward.
Word Forms
Edwardses plural
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Etymology
Formed from the given name Edward plus the possessive "-s," the standard English pattern for turning a father's name into a family surname.