MAIDWELL
Maidwell
Maidwell is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational and descriptive. The name likely originated from the village of Maidwell in Northamptonshire, England. The village derives its name from the Old English words "Mægða" meaning "maidens" and "well(a)" meaning "spring" or "stream", suggesting a place where maidens gather or a spring frequented by maidens.
The Maidwell surname is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in the United Kingdom, especially in the regions where the village of Maidwell is located. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Maidwell surname have been documented across various historical records, including census data, parish registers, and other genealogical documents.
Like many British surnames, Maidwell may have evolved over time through a process of phonetic spelling variations and regional dialects. Individuals with the Maidwell surname may have different spellings of the name, such as Medwell or Medwall, reflecting the flexibility of spelling in earlier records.
Today, individuals with the surname Maidwell can be found in different parts of the world, reflecting the diaspora of British families over the centuries. The surname Maidwell carries with it a sense of local heritage and community ties, linking modern-day bearers to the historical roots of the name in the English countryside.
References:
- P. H. Reaney, R. M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames (1991).
- George Redmonds, Names and History: People, Places and Things (2004).
- Patrick Hanks, Flavia Hodges, A Dictionary of Surnames (1988).
There are approximately 140 people named Maidwell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Maidwell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Jason
- Neil
- Patrick
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Annette
- Bridget
- Diana
- Elizabeth
- Janine
- Lilian
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sally
- Susan