About Colvell
The surname Colvell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cola" or "Col" combined with the word "well," meaning a spring or stream. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Colvell is "Cola's well" or "Col's well," indicating that the original bearers of this surname likely lived near or were associated with a well or spring named after someone named Cola or Col.
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The surname Colvell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colvell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Colvell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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