COXWELL
Coxwell
Coxwell is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is of locational origin, derived from the villages of East and West Coxwell in the county of Berkshire, England. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "cocc" meaning 'cock', a name for a leader, and "well(a)" meaning 'spring' or 'stream'.
The surname Coxwell is recorded in English genealogy and heraldry sources dating back to the medieval period. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have been found in various regions of England, with concentrations in Berkshire and neighbouring counties.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Coxwell include James Glaisher Coxwell (1819–1900), a pioneering English aeronaut who made significant contributions to the field of aviation and meteorology. Coxwell is remembered for his record-breaking balloon flights and his collaboration with scientist James Glaisher in conducting high-altitude research.
The surname Coxwell continues to be borne by families in the UK and beyond, perpetuating the historical and cultural significance of this English surname.
There are approximately 109 people named Coxwell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Coxwell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- Martyn
Female