THORNEWELL
Thornewell
Origin: Thornewell is an English surname with roots in the Old English period. The name is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English words "thorn" which means a thorn bush, and "well(a)" which refers to a spring or stream. This suggests that the surname could have originated from a place name denoting a location known for its thorn bushes near a well or spring.
Early Origins: The earliest known recording of the Thornewell surname dates back to the 16th century in the county of Norfolk, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to different parts of England, with bearers of the name settling in various regions.
Variants: Variants of the surname include Thornwell, Thorneville, Thornwall, and others. These variations may have emerged due to regional accents or clerical errors in historical records.
Notable Bearers: Notable individuals with the Thornewell surname include:
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Present Day: The Thornewell surname is relatively uncommon in contemporary Britain, with only a few individuals bearing this name. Those who carry the Thornewell surname today may have ancestral ties to the original families from Norfolk or may have acquired the surname through marriage or other means.
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There are approximately 90 people named Thornewell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Thornewell.
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