About Twitchell
The surname Twitchell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "twiccan," meaning "to pluck" or "to twitch," and the suffix "-ell," which denotes a diminutive or a person associated with. Therefore, the surname Twitchell likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a habit of twitching or plucking at something. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Twitchell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Twitchell 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 Twitchell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Twitchell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.