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

Seuell, 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 Seuell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seuell in America

Seuell is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seuell surname appeared 114 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 Seuell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seuell 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 Seuell

The surname SEUELL is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English words "se" and "welle," which together translate to "the well" or "the spring." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent well or natural spring.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SEUELL name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Sewelle" in reference to a landowner in Essex. This entry provides evidence that the name was already well-established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

Over the centuries, various spelling variations emerged, including Sewell, Seuell, Suell, and Sewill, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects of the time. Some of these variations may have also been influenced by place names, such as the village of Sewell in Bedfordshire or the parish of Sewell in Gloucestershire.

Notable individuals bearing the SEUELL surname throughout history include Sir Thomas Sewell (1568-1654), an English judge and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. Another prominent figure was William Sewell (1598-1676), an English Puritan clergyman and author who served as a chaplain during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, Sir Henry Sewell (1725-1805) was a British naval officer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Winchelsea. His son, Sir Robert Sewell (1768-1853), followed in his footsteps and had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, eventually rising to the rank of Admiral.

Moving to the 19th century, Anna Sewell (1820-1878) was a British author best known for her novel "Black Beauty," a beloved classic that brought attention to the humane treatment of horses. Her work had a significant impact on the animal welfare movement and remains widely read to this day.

While the SEUELL surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the Old English language and the association with natural water sources, providing a glimpse into the lives and environments of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seuell

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

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 Seuell 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 Seuell 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 Seuell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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