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

Squirewell, 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 Squirewell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Squirewell in America

Squirewell is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Squirewell surname appeared 311 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 Squirewell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Squirewell 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 Squirewell

The surname SQUIREWELL is of English origin, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where it was first recorded in the 13th century.

The name SQUIREWELL is derived from the Old English words "squire" and "well," with "squire" referring to a landed gentleman or an attendant to a knight, and "well" meaning a source of water or a spring. The combination of these words suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a well on the estate of a squire or a knight.

Some early records show variations in the spelling of the name, such as SQUIREWELLE, SQUYREWELLE, and SQUIREWELLE. These variations reflect the evolving nature of English spelling during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest known references to the name SQUIREWELL can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a survey of landholders in England commissioned by King Edward I in the late 13th century. This document mentions a John de Squirewelle, who held land in the village of Squirewelle in Lincolnshire.

Another notable historical figure with the surname SQUIREWELL was Sir Richard Squirewell (1450-1523), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Yorkshire. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a Justice of the Peace for many years.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the SQUIREWELL family continued to hold significant landholdings in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Notable members of the family during this period included Thomas Squirewell (1570-1642), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of York, and Elizabeth Squirewell (1620-1690), who was known for her charitable works and support of the local parish church.

In the 18th century, the name SQUIREWELL gained prominence with the birth of Sir William Squirewell (1720-1793), a renowned scholar and antiquarian. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society and made significant contributions to the study of ancient manuscripts and historical documents.

Another notable figure with the surname SQUIREWELL was Captain John Squirewell (1780-1845), a naval officer who served with distinction in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

While the surname SQUIREWELL is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of English heritage and a testament to the country's rich history and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Squirewell

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

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

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