Towell

Towell Meaning & Origin

About Towell
The surname Towell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tawel," meaning "towel." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold towels. The name may have also been given to someone who worked in a household and was responsible for the care and distribution of towels. Over time, the surname Towell has evolved and can be found in various spellings, including Towle, Towl, and Towill.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Towell: 1,564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,883
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Towell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA1 W EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɑwɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Towell in Braille

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

The name Towell in braille

How to sign the name Towell using Sign Language

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

The name Towell in sign language

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