About Jewell
The surname Jewell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "jewel," meaning a precious stone or gem. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was considered precious or valuable, or it could have been an occupational name for a jeweler or someone who worked with precious stones. The surname Jewell signifies someone who was associated with or had expertise in jewelry or gemstones.
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The surname Jewell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jewell 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 Jewell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jewell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jewell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.