Are there any Edwards family in Wales England?

The Edwards family is a common name in Wales and England. It is estimated that there are around 250,000 people with the surname Edwards in the UK. The name is thought to have originated in the 13th century, when it was first recorded in the Hundred Rolls of 1273. The name Edwards is derived from the given name Edward, which is itself derived from the Old English words "ead", meaning "wealth" or "prosperity", and "weard", meaning "guardian" or "protector". The name Edwards has been borne by many notable people over the centuries, including King Edward I of England, who ruled from 1272 to 1307, and the Welsh poet and writer Thomas Edwards, who lived in the 18th century.