Wynnes

Wynnes is a surname of Welsh origin, a variant of Wynne, and is found in Wales, Ireland, and among diaspora communities in North America, Australia, and elsewhere. It is chiefly a family name rather than a given name.

The name derives from Gwyn or Gwynn, a Welsh personal name meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." The addition of the English -es suffix often marks a patronymic or plural form, yielding "descendants of Wynne" or "the Wynne family."

The Wynnes surname appears in medieval and early modern records in Wales and Ireland. It spread through emigration and intermarriage, contributing to Welsh and Anglo-Irish lineages in North America and other former British colonies. Variants include Wynne and Wynns.

Individuals bearing Wynnes have been involved in various fields, including politics, scholarship, law, and the arts. The name appears in genealogical and historical records as part of local families with long-standing lineage.

See also Wynne (surname) and Wynns for related spellings and histories.