Newel Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Newel Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Newel family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 16
Female Servant 8
Male Servant 7
Labourer 5
Hatter 3
Independent 2
Shoe Maker 2
Farmer 2
Inmate 2
Stone Miner 2
Clothier 2
Mariner 1
Straw Platter 1
Flannel Weaver 1
Pr 1
Woollen Weaver 1
Ag Labourer 1
Carpenter 1
Ironmonger 1
Grocer 1
Joiner 1
Mechanic 1
Wool Carder 1
Wool Comber Joiner 1
Woollen Cloth Dresser 1

Newel Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Newell 83% 34,272
2 Newall 67% 10,184
3 Newill 67% 1,702
4 Newel 100% 674
5 Nowel 80% 650

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The surname Newel is the 4th most popular variant of Newell.

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