ROSWELL
Roswell
The surname Roswell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English name "Hrothswiel," which means "famed glory." The name has its roots in early medieval England and has survived through the centuries, eventually evolving into the modern surname Roswell.
Individuals bearing the surname Roswell have been recorded in various historical documents, indicating its presence in different regions of England. The name may have originated as a surname for those who lived in a place called Roswell or as an occupational surname for someone who held the position of a "ros" or a "well" in medieval times.
Over time, the surname Roswell has spread beyond the shores of England, with individuals carrying the name found in other parts of the world due to migration and colonization.
The name Roswell continues to be borne by numerous families and individuals in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries, each contributing their own unique story to the rich tapestry of history associated with this surname.
There are approximately 164 people named Roswell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Roswell.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Andrew
- Brian
- James
- Jason
- Jeffrey
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Ronald
- Stuart
- Zaccai
Female
- Betty
- Brenda
- Christine
- Gail
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Karen
- Katie
- Lea
- Lorraine
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Samantha
Similar and related surnames
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