About Barnswell
The surname Barnswell is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements: "barn" and "well." The element "barn" refers to a building used for storing grain or livestock, while "well" signifies a water source. Therefore, the surname Barnswell likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or worked at a barn or well. It could also be a topographical name for someone who lived near a barn or well.
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The surname Barnswell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barnswell 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 Barnswell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Barnswell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Barnswell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.