About Attwell
The surname Attwell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "At(t)ewell," meaning "at the well." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near a well or spring. The name may also have been given to someone who worked at or owned a well. Over time, the spelling of the name has evolved, resulting in variations such as Atwell and Atwill.
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The surname Attwell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Attwell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Attwell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Attwell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.