Surname · Welsh origin
Lloyd
Meaning
The surname Lloyd means Grey, grey-haired.
Origin
Welsh
Type
descriptive
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Lloyd
Lloyd comes from the Welsh llwyd, “grey,” for grey hair.
What kind of surname is Lloyd?
Lloyd is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Welsh naming tradition — you can read how Welsh surnames were formed on our Welsh last names page.
Variants & spellings of Lloyd
You may also see this surname written as:
- Floyd
Other Welsh surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Lloyd mean?
The surname Lloyd means Grey, grey-haired. Lloyd comes from the Welsh llwyd, “grey,” for grey hair.
Where does the surname Lloyd come from?
Lloyd is a surname of Welsh origin.
What kind of surname is Lloyd?
Lloyd is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other spellings of Lloyd?
Variant spellings of Lloyd include Floyd.
What are other Welsh surnames?
Other Welsh surnames include Bevan, Bowen, Griffiths, Maddox, Meredith, Morgan.