Find out how popular the last name Artwell is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Artwell.

Artwell, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Artwell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Artwell in America

Artwell is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Artwell surname appeared 148 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Artwell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Artwell to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Artwell

The surname Artwell originates from England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 13th century. The name is believed to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has been lost over time. It is likely that the name was originally spelled as Artewelle, which suggests it may have been derived from the Old English words "ært," meaning "a cultivated place," and "well," referring to a source of water or a spring.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Artwell can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a medieval census-like record from 1273. The entry mentions a certain William Artewelle, suggesting that the name was already in use during that period. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 list a John Artewell, indicating the spread of the name across different regions of England.

During the 14th century, the surname Artwell appears to have been concentrated primarily in the counties of Worcestershire, Cambridgeshire, and Suffolk. This is evidenced by various historical records, such as the Lay Subsidy Rolls and the Feet of Fines (legal records of land transactions), which document individuals bearing the name in these areas.

One notable figure with the surname Artwell was Sir John Artwell, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the late 15th century. He was born around 1450 in Worcestershire and is mentioned in several contemporary records, including the Inquisitions Post Mortem (inquiries into land ownership after a person's death) from 1487.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Artwell, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He was born in 1520 in Suffolk and played an active role in the city's governance, serving as an alderman from 1567 until his death in 1592.

In the 17th century, the Artwell surname can be found in various parish records and legal documents across England. One notable bearer of the name was Robert Artwell, a wealthy landowner from Cambridgeshire who was born in 1615 and died in 1681. His estate and properties are mentioned in the Hearth Tax records of the time.

Another figure of note was William Artwell, a clergyman and scholar who lived from 1630 to 1702. He was born in Worcestershire and served as the rector of several parishes throughout his career. His scholarly works, including theological treatises and sermons, were published in the latter part of the 17th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Artwell surname continued to be present in various parts of England, with some families migrating to other regions or even overseas. However, it is important to note that the information provided here focuses primarily on the historical origins and early recorded instances of the surname, rather than more recent data or modern census records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Artwell

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Artwell.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Artwell was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Artwell has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Artwell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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