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There are approximately 5,598 people named Jewell in the UK. That makes it the 1,870th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 89 are named Jewell.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Jewell surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Joy, mirth, precious; a jewel, a precious stone; a name expressive of fondness.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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