Hewell

Hewell Meaning & Origin

About Hewell
The surname Hewell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hugol" or "Hugel," which means "mind" or "thought." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be wise or intelligent. Over time, the name evolved into Hewell and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hewell can trace their ancestry back to those who were known for their intellectual abilities or astuteness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hewell: 732
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 W EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛwɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hewell in Braille

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

The name Hewell in braille

How to sign the name Hewell using Sign Language

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

The name Hewell in sign language

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