Atwell

Atwell Meaning & Origin

About Atwell
The surname Atwell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "æt" meaning "at" and "well(a)" meaning "spring" or "stream." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near a well or spring. Over time, the surname Atwell has become widely distributed, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Atwell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Atwell: 8,622
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,116
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.92

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Atwell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Atwell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 T W EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ətˈwɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Atwell in Braille

Here's how to represent Atwell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Atwell in braille

How to sign the name Atwell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Atwell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Atwell in sign language

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