BENWELL
Benwell
Benwell is a British surname with origins in the region of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English words "bēan" meaning 'bean' and "well(a)" meaning 'spring' or 'river source'. This suggests that the surname could have originally referred to a place where beans were grown or a water source near a bean field.
The Benwell surname is quite common in the North East of England, particularly in areas such as Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding countryside. The name has historical significance, dating back to medieval times when surnames were often based on a person's occupation, location, or physical characteristics.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Benwell include academics, professionals, and individuals in various fields. Over the centuries, the Benwell family name has spread across the UK and beyond, carried by descendants of those who once inhabited the region where the name originated.
Today, the surname Benwell serves as a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the North East of England and continues to be passed down through generations as a cherished family name.
There are approximately 697 people named Benwell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,726th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Benwell.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Lesley
- Mabel
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Victoria
- Wendy
- Yana
Similar and related surnames
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