Powers Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

People called Powers share their surname's story with Power, its better-known spelling.

What does the surname Powers mean?

At root, the name means “Poor (nickname)”.

How is Powers related to Power?

The extra ending in Powers is patronymic: it identified a person as belonging to Power's family. Other spellings include Poer and Le Poer.

Does every Powers family have a crest?

Looking for a Powers coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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