SOUTHWELL
Southwell
Southwell is a surname of English origin, derived from the place name "Southwell" in Nottinghamshire. The name is locational, meaning that it was often adopted by individuals who hailed from or lived near the village of Southwell. The village itself derives its name from Old English, meaning "southern well or spring."
The surname Southwell has ancient roots, dating back to medieval times. It is believed that families bearing the name have been spread across various parts of England, with historical records indicating their presence in counties such as Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, and Norfolk.
Notable individuals with the surname Southwell include Robert Southwell (1561–1595), an English Jesuit priest and poet, who was canonised as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales by the Catholic Church. The Southwell family has also been associated with various aristocratic and noble families throughout British history.
Today, the surname Southwell continues to be found in England and other English-speaking countries as a reminder of its long history and legacy. The name's associations with heritage, history, and regional identity have contributed to its enduring popularity and significance among those who bear it.
There are approximately 3,150 people named Southwell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,868th most common surname in Britain. Around 48 in a million people in Britain are named Southwell.
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
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Emma
- Jane
- Joanna
- Karen
- Katherine
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Susan