TheNameDBBLACKWELL
TopographicMeaning
A person from Blackwell, a place name in England, or derived from a dark-colored spring or stream.
Etymology
The surname is derived from Old English 'blæc' (black) and 'wella' (spring or stream), indicating a dark-colored spring or stream. Alternatively, it may derive from a place name Blackwell found in several English locations.
About the BLACKWELL Surname
An English topographic surname derived from a place name meaning 'dark spring' or 'dark stream,' indicating a location with a dark-colored water source. The name is particularly associated with the Blackwell family of medical pioneers.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and the United States, with significant populations in both countries.
Notable Bearers
Blackwell family (medical pioneers, including Elizabeth Blackwell), various historical figures