Newell

Newell Meaning & Origin

About Newell
The surname Newell is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "niwe" meaning "new" and "well(a)" meaning "spring" or "stream." Therefore, the name Newell could refer to someone who lived near a new spring or stream, or it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a newly dug well. Additionally, it could also be a locational surname for individuals who hailed from any of the various places named Newell in England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Newell: 32,909
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 11.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NL
🔊 Soundex
N040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/nuəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Newell in Braille

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

The name Newell in braille

How to sign the name Newell using Sign Language

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

The name Newell in sign language

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