About Lawell
The surname Lawell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlaw," meaning a hill or mound. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a hill. The addition of the suffix "-well" suggests that the hill may have had a spring or well nearby. Over time, the surname Lawell has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Lawel or Lawill.
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The surname Lawell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lawell 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 Lawell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lawell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.