Last Name Emlyn

The last name Emlyn is of Welsh origin. It is derived from the personal name Emlyn, which is believed to come from an ancient Celtic name meaning "industrious" or "hardworking." The name eventually evolved into a surname and is most commonly found in Wales and English-speaking countries.

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Sources & References

• INSEE statistics on the surname "emlyn"
• Global distribution of the surname on Forebears.io
• Wikipedia Article

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