ROWSELL
Rowsell
Rowsell is a surname of English origin that may have its roots in the ancient Anglo-Saxon period. The name is derived from the Old English words "rowe," meaning red, and "sael," meaning hall or manor.
The Rowsell surname is most commonly found in the southwest of England, particularly in the county of Devon. The name has variations such as Rowsel and Rousell. It is thought to have ancient connections to the region's rural and agricultural communities.
Individuals bearing the Rowsell surname have been involved in various professions and activities throughout history, reflecting the diversity of British society. Some notable Rowsells have been associated with farming and landownership, while others have pursued careers in education, business, and the arts.
The Rowsell surname carries a sense of heritage and continuity, linking individuals to their ancestors and the cultural history of England. Today, those with the Rowsell surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, contributing to the global spread of this distinctive British family name.
References:
- Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
- Hanks, Patrick and Hodges, Flavia. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1988.
There are approximately 1,582 people named Rowsell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,126th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Rowsell.
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
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Caroline
- Cheryl
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Russel
- Rous
- Rousell
- Russell
- Roessel
- Rosell
- Rossell
- Roselle
- Rousel
- Roswell
- Rowsel
- Rouselle
- Roussel
- Roussell
- Rousselle
- Rouswell
- Rouzel
- Rowsale
- Rowsall
- Rowswell
- Rusal
- Rusall
- Rusel
- Rusell
- Rusill
- Russall
- Russele
- Russelle
- Russelll
- Russello
- Russells
- Russill
- Russsell
- Reuszel
- Russal
- Russels
- Russiello
- Russil
- Russle
- Ruszel
- Rasool
- Rasul
- Razzell
- Rossall
- Rowse
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.