About Sewell
The surname Sewell is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Siwold," which means "victory-willing" or "victorious ruler." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English word "seofon," meaning "seven," and "wella," meaning "spring" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near seven springs or streams. Overall, the surname Sewell is associated with concepts of victory, rulership, and natural features such as springs or streams.
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The surname Sewell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sewell 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 Sewell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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