TWELLS
Twells
Twells is a surname of English origin, with roots in the county of Nottinghamshire. The name is derived from the Old English word "twell," meaning a small piece of land or parcel of enclosed territory. It is believed that the surname Twells originated as an occupational name for someone who owned or worked on such a piece of land.
The Twells family has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the 16th century, particularly in the Nottinghamshire area. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of England and beyond, as families moved and established themselves in different regions.
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Today, the surname Twells is relatively rare but continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its English origins.
Typical given names associated with the Twells surname
Male
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- John
- Keith
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Raymond
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Evelyne
- Janet
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
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There are approximately 764 people named Twells in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,087th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Twells.
Famous people named Twells
- Henry Twells - Poet and clergyman (1823 to 1900)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.