Edwards (Dublin)	Edwards (Shropshire and Wales)	Edwards (Wicklow)

Origins: Welsh, Irish. The origins of the ancient name Edwards belong to that rich Celtic tradition that comes from Wales. This surname was derived from the personal name Edward. This name is in turn derived from the Old English forename "Eadweard," which literally means "prosperity-guard."

Spelling variations include: Edwards, Edward, Edwardes and others.