A plural surname, typically referring to multiple people with the surname Edwards, derived from the given name Edward.
From Old English 'Eadweard' meaning 'wealthy guardian' (ead = wealth, weard = guardian). The 's' indicates either plural or possessive, following English surname conventions.
Edwards is one of the most common Welsh surnames, often indicating 'son of Edward' - this patronymic naming system means millions of people worldwide carry the legacy of medieval Edwards in their family names.
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