HAWXWELL
Hawxwell
The surname Hawxwell is of English origin, derived from a place name in the county of Yorkshire. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English words "hafoc," meaning hawk, and "well," meaning spring or stream. This suggests that the name may have referred to a place known for hawks near a well or spring.
The Hawxwell surname is believed to have been used as a locational surname to identify individuals who lived near or originally came from the village of Hawxwell in Yorkshire. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by families who migrated from Hawxwell to other parts of England.
Variants of the Hawxwell surname may include different spellings such as Hawkswell or Hawkeswell. The name has likely undergone various phonetic changes over the centuries as it was passed down through generations.
Individuals with the surname Hawxwell have been recorded in historical documents, including census records, parish registers, and other genealogical sources. The surname may have evolved or been anglicised in different ways depending on the regional variations in British English.
The Hawxwell surname is part of the rich tapestry of British surnames that reflect the country's history, geography, and linguistic heritage. Today, individuals with the surname Hawxwell can be found across the UK and around the world, with many bearing the legacy of their ancestors who carried this distinctive name.
There are approximately 117 people named Hawxwell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hawxwell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ian
- Sean
Female