Hartwell

Hartwell is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "heorot" meaning "hart" (referring to a male deer) and "well" meaning "spring" or "stream". The Hartwell surname is thought to have originated as a habitational name for individuals who lived near a spring frequented by deer.

History: The surname Hartwell is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, indicating its early presence in England. Over the centuries, the Hartwell family name has been found throughout various regions of England, including Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and Yorkshire.

Notable Individuals:

  • Daniel D. Hartwell (1807–1875) - A Victorian poet known for his lyrical verses on nature and love.
  • Margaret Hartwell (b. 1952) - A British author renowned for her works on historical fiction set in medieval England.
  • Sir William Hartwell (1835–1901) - A distinguished British military officer who served in various campaigns during the Victorian era.

Variants: Variants of the Hartwell surname include Hartwall, Hartwelle, and Hartwill.

References:

  • Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
  • Hanks, P., et al. (2002). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland.
  • Lower, M. A. (1860). A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 2,495 people named Hartwell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,517th most common surname in Britain. Around 38 in a million people in Britain are named Hartwell.

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

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Alison
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emily
  • Jacqueline
  • Julie
  • Laura
  • Maureen
  • Nicola
  • Rebecca
  • Sally
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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