Bedwell

Bedwell Meaning & Origin

About Bedwell
The surname Bedwell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "bedd" meaning "bed" and "well" meaning "spring" or "stream." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near a well or spring that was associated with a bed or resting place. The name Bedwell may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a well-known inn or lodging house. Overall, the surname Bedwell suggests a connection to a specific geographical feature or place.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bedwell: 4,276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,762
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bedwell 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 Bedwell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 D W EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛdˌwɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bedwell in Braille

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

The name Bedwell in braille

How to sign the name Bedwell using Sign Language

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

The name Bedwell in sign language

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