Youngs

Youngs is a surname of English origin, typically understood as a patronymic form meaning "son of Young." The given name Young derives from Old English geong, meaning "young," and was used as a personal name in medieval England. As a surname, Youngs emerged in the Middle Ages and spread with English-speaking populations to other regions.

In modern times, the name is found in several English-speaking countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Record-keeping and genealogical sources show many unrelated family lines converging on the same spelling, reflecting the surname’s independent emergence in multiple communities. Variants of the name include Young, Yonge, and Younge. The form Youngs is often a straightforward patronymic or pluralized spelling in English-language records.

The surname is borne by people across diverse fields, including politics, science, the arts, and sports. Because it is a relatively common surname, it appears in many biographical contexts but does not point to a single notable lineage.

See also: Young (surname).