Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
JEWETT
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
The little Jew, the son of a Jew; Jouet, French, toy, sport.
Surname type: Diminutive
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English