Surname · Welsh origin
Maddox
Meaning
The surname Maddox means Son of Madoc.
Origin
Welsh
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Maddox
Maddox comes from “ap Madoc,” “son of Madoc (fortunate).”
What kind of surname is Maddox?
Maddox is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Welsh naming tradition — you can read how Welsh surnames were formed on our Welsh last names page.
Variants & spellings of Maddox
You may also see this surname written as:
- Maddock
Other Welsh surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Maddox mean?
The surname Maddox means Son of Madoc. Maddox comes from “ap Madoc,” “son of Madoc (fortunate).”
Where does the surname Maddox come from?
Maddox is a surname of Welsh origin.
What kind of surname is Maddox?
Maddox is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Maddox?
Variant spellings of Maddox include Maddock.
What are other Welsh surnames?
Other Welsh surnames include Bevan, Bowen, Griffiths, Lloyd, Meredith, Morgan.