Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BOTHWELL
There are approximately 1,217 people named Bothwell in the UK. That makes it the 6,344th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 19 are named Bothwell.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Location or Geographical Feature
Related and similar surnames
BothellBothel
Bodwell
Boithwell
Boithwel
Bothewell
Boothwell
Bothewel
Bathwell
Bithwell
Bethwell
Boatwell
Boathell
Bothiell
Bothello
Boothwel
Boathel
Boatwel
Bithwel
Bethwel
Bohtwill
Bothill
Bathwel
The Bothwell surname in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BOTHWELL. "As for the antiquity of this name, the first that I have met with is one Arthur Bothwell, of Adam, who was knighted by King James IV., whose sou was likewise a knight, called Sir Francis." Nisbet. The name is derived from the parish of Bothwell, in Lanarkshire, famous for its beautiful scenery, celebrated in ancient song —