edwards
n. countablen. a common English family name. It means 'son of Edward' and is used by many people around the world.
n. a patronymic English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning 'son of Edward'.
Mr. Edwards is our new science teacher.
The local library was named after the Edwards family, who donated the land fifty years ago.
Historical records indicate that the Edwards lineage in this county dates back to the early seventeenth century, following the initial wave of colonial settlement.
From Edward + -s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is capitalized; when referring to a family as a group, it takes a plural form ('the Edwardses').
Last updated May 2, 2026