About Jewel
The surname Jewel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "juel" or "jewel," which referred to a precious stone or gem. As a surname, Jewel likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered precious or valuable, or it could have been an occupational name for a jeweler or someone involved in the trade of precious stones. Overall, the surname Jewel signifies someone associated with or possessing qualities of preciousness or value.
The surname Jewel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jewel 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 Jewel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jewel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jewel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.