JEWETT
Jewett
The surname Jewett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Juet" or "Judde," itself a diminutive of the Hebrew name "Judah," meaning "praised." The name Jewett came to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 and has since been established as a hereditary surname.
Individuals bearing the surname Jewett can be found throughout history, with notable figures such as Sarah Orne Jewett, an American author known for her works on New England life, and Lewis Jewett, a British philanthropist and diplomat.
The Jewett surname may also have variations such as Jewitt, Jowett, or Jowitt, reflecting regional dialects and phonetic spelling changes over the centuries.
Today, the Jewett surname continues to be borne by individuals worldwide, maintaining a link to its origins in medieval England and the Norman influence on British culture and language.
There are approximately 190 people named Jewett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Jewett.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Clifford
- David
- John
- Kirby
- Melvin
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Carol
- Carole
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rosemarie
- Sarah
- Sophie