BREAKWELL
Breakwell
Breakwell is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the West Midlands region of England. The surname is considered to be of locational origin, derived from the place name "Breakwell" in Shropshire, a county in the West Midlands. The meaning of the place name is believed to be "Bragi’s spring" or "springs" in Old English, indicating a location near a spring or water source.
The Breakwell family name has ancient roots in the region, with records dating back to the medieval period. The surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including "Brakewell" and "Breakwill".
Individuals bearing the surname Breakwell have been recorded in historical documents such as census records, parish registers, and land deeds. The name has been associated with various professions and occupations, including farmers, tradespeople, and craftsmen.
Today, the Breakwell surname continues to be present in the United Kingdom and has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and emigration. The name carries a sense of local identity and heritage, connecting individuals to their ancestral roots in the West Midlands region.
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Breakwell can be found across a range of professions and industries, reflecting the diverse paths taken by modern descendants of the historic lineage. The name serves as a link to the past and a marker of shared ancestry for those who bear it.
There are approximately 1,450 people named Breakwell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,492nd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Breakwell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Iain
- John
- Mark
- Matt
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Carolyn
- Deborah
- Emma
- Karen
- Lisa
- Pamela
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Bargwell
- Barkwell
- Barkwill
- Bergwall
- Birkwell
- Braceiwell
- Bracewell
- Brackell
- Brackwell
- Bracwell
- Brakel
- Brakell
- Brakels
- Brakewell
- Brakle
- Brakwell
- Brasewell
- Brasswell
- Braswell
- Braxwell
- Braywell
- Brazewell
- Brazwell
- Breackell
- Breadwell
- Breakal
- Breakall
- Breakel
- Breakell
- Breakhill
- Breakill
- Breakle
- Breckall
- Breckell
- Breckels
- Breckill
- Breckwell
- Brekell
- Brekwell
- Brickwell
- Brockwell
- Brockwill
- Brookwell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.