Celtic Surnames

The tailor

From the retreat (kylgher)

Son of William

Heart or core

Shoemaker

From ram's island

From the circular fort

From Rhys (ardent)

From the reed marsh

One who runs before

King ruler

Enthusiasm or ardor

King or noble

Son of Robert (bright fame)

Bright fame

From the great heath (ros-veur)

Valley of the alders

From the headland

From the heath (ros)

Saxon (Sais)

Skirmisher (fighter)

Victory fortress

Great victory

Hearkening

From the sea town

Radiant one

Son of Simon

John (Welsh form)

From the school corner

From the spald (shoulder) area

Purse maker

Falconer

Steward of the household

From the stream place

From the southern land (Norse-Celtic)

Son of the priest (Manx form)

High hill brow

Unknown ancient meaning

Fire dog (warrior)

Fire dog (tanki)

Of the badger clan

Beautiful/fair (tek)

Carpenter or wright

Fair/beautiful

From the River Teifi

From the Teifi river

Ruler of the people

From the hill mound