About Bordwell
The surname Bordwell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "bord" meaning "board" or "plank" and "well" meaning "spring" or "stream." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or spring with a wooden board or plank bridge. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who made or repaired wooden boards or planks. The surname Bordwell signifies a connection to a geographical feature or occupation related to wooden boards or planks.
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