Brockwell

Brockwell is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "broc" meaning "brook" or "stream" and "well" referring to a "spring" or "water source". This indicates that the name likely originally referred to someone living by a stream or spring.

The Brockwell surname is particularly associated with regions in England such as Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Derbyshire, where families bearing this name have resided for generations. Over time, various branches of the Brockwell family have spread to different parts of the UK and beyond.

Notable individuals bearing the Brockwell surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including academics, arts, business, and politics. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its historical significance and relevance in contemporary British society.

There are approximately 1,264 people named Brockwell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,153rd most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Brockwell.

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

  • Adam
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Gary
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Steven

Female

  • Amanda
  • Anne
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Janet
  • Jayne
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Patrice
  • Patricia
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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