Twichell
TopographicMeaning
A surname possibly derived from a place name or a descriptive term related to twitching or a narrow passage.
Etymology
Possibly from Old English elements meaning 'narrow passage' or 'twitch,' though the exact etymology is uncertain. The surname may have originated as a topographic reference to a specific location.
About the Twichell Surname
An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly topographic or descriptive in nature. The name appears to have been established in New England during early American settlement.
Distribution
Found primarily in New England and the northeastern United States.
Notable Bearers
Unknown