Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
JEWELL
There are approximately 5,598 people named Jewell in the UK. That makes it the 1,870th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 89 are named Jewell.
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
JewelJewels
Gewell
Gewelle
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Gewele
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Geuell
Gewal
Gewil
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Gewaal
Geuel
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Jewelll
Jewelle
Jeweel
Jewall
Jewele
Jeweil
Jewells
The Jewell surname in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
Joy, mirth, precious; a jewel, a precious stone; a name expressive of fondness.