Ewalds

Ewalds is primarily a surname of Germanic origin. It is typically a patronymic form derived from the given name Ewald, which has appeared in medieval Germanic, Dutch, and Nordic naming traditions. The surname occurs in several European countries and has several spelling variants, including Ewald, Éwald, and Ewaldo in different languages, reflecting regional orthography.

In genealogical and historical sources, Ewalds is found among populations in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and among descendants of emigrant communities elsewhere. The distribution often correlates with the spread of the given name Ewald across centuries. The name functions as a plural or family-name form in modern usage.

Beyond its role as a surname, Ewalds can appear as a name for organizations, brands, or fictional characters, depending on context. No single widely recognized entity is universally identified by the term alone, and references typically require additional information to disambiguate.

See also: Ewald, Éwald, and related surnames.