Kenyon

Kenyon is a surname of Welsh origin, derived from the name of a village in Denbighshire, Wales. The name means “bright water” or “clear water” in Welsh. It was first recorded in the 13th century and has since spread throughout the world. Notable people with the surname Kenyon include British diplomat and scholar Freda White, American writer Dorothy Kenyon, and English footballer George Kenyon. Today, the name remains a popular surname in Wales and is also found in other English-speaking countries.