Glynns

Glynns is a surname of Welsh origin derived from the Welsh word glyn, meaning valley or glen. The name likely originated as a topographic or habitational identifier for people who lived near a valley or came from a place named Glyn. Over time the spelling has produced several variants, including Glynn, Glyne, Glenn, and Glinn. The plural form Glynns is used when referring to the Glynn family as a group or in genealogical contexts to indicate multiple bearers of the name.

Historically, bearers of the name appear in Wales and Ireland, and through migration the surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and to countries in the Americas and beyond. As with many Welsh surnames, the spelling and pronunciation have shifted over time and between regions, resulting in a range of related surnames.

In genealogical research, records such as parish registers, civil censuses, and immigration documents are commonly used to trace Glynns lineages. The name also appears in place-name histories and county genealogies that relate to valley or glen locations.

Notable individuals bearing the Glynn or Glenn forms are well documented, while the plural Glynns typically refers to a family rather than a single person. See also related surnames such as Glynn, Glenn, and Gwyn.