Hatwell

Hatwell is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English words "hat" meaning "hat" and "well" meaning "well" or "spring".

Individuals bearing the surname Hatwell likely have ancestors who lived near a well that served as a water source for the community or wore distinctive hats, leading to the adoption of the name.

The distribution of the surname Hatwell is relatively low in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in certain regions. The name has likely undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, leading to different forms of the surname.

Like many surnames, Hatwell may have evolved with the movement of people across regions and social changes in British history. Today, individuals with the surname Hatwell can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world as well.

There are approximately 363 people named Hatwell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Hatwell.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Anthony
  • Brian
  • David
  • Graham
  • James
  • John
  • Lee
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Robin

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • June
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Laura
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Phyllis
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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