ROTHWELL

Topographic

Meaning

A place name derived from Old English 'roth' (rough) and 'well' (spring or stream).

Etymology

Composed of Old English 'roth' meaning rough or coarse, and 'well' meaning a spring or stream. The name originated from several places named Rothwell in England, particularly in Yorkshire and Northamptonshire.

About the ROTHWELL Surname

An English topographic surname derived from place names indicating rough ground near a spring. The name has been established in England since medieval times.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, with secondary populations in North America and Australia.

Notable Bearers

Richard Rothwell (Irish painter), Talbot Rothwell (British screenwriter)

People with the ROTHWELL Surname

BERNARD J. ROTHWELL