Calwell

Calwell Meaning & Origin

About Calwell
The surname Calwell is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "cald," meaning cold, and "well," meaning a spring or stream. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a cold spring or stream. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Caldwell or Coldwell.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Calwell: 243
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0404
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L W EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/calwell*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calwell in Braille

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

The name Calwell in braille

How to sign the name Calwell using Sign Language

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

The name Calwell in sign language

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