Careswell Surname

1,003,904th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 254 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
England
Highest density in:
New Zealand

Careswell Surname Definition:

This surname is derived from a geographical locality. (1) 'of Abbots Kerswell' (or simply Carswell), a parish a mile or two from Newton Abbot, Devon; (a) 'of Kings Kerswell' (or simply Carswell), a couple of miles south of Newton Abbot.

Robert de Carswell, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.

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Careswell Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England1531:364,17025,923
United States431:8,429,278367,833
Canada261:1,417,13898,245
New Zealand191:238,33322,631
Australia91:2,999,522116,751
Scotland31:1,784,60641,943
Czechia11:10,633,469206,023
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England741:329,39721,471
Wales31:522,80514,314
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States71:7,174,098302,835

Careswell Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

This surname is derived from a geographical locality. (1) 'of Abbots Kerswell' (or simply Carswell), a parish a mile or two from Newton Abbot, Devon; (a) 'of Kings Kerswell' (or simply Carswell), a couple of miles south of Newton Abbot.

Robert de Carswell, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.

Richared de Carswall, Devon, 1273. Hundred Rolls.

(Dominus) de Carswill, Devon, ibid.

William de Karswill, Devon, ibid.

John Careswell, of Wedon; Visitation of London, 1634.

1598. William Kerswell and Joane Warde: Marriage Lic. (London).

Alexander Carswell, of Thorne, St. Margaret, Somerset, 1609: Abstract of Somersetshire Wills.

1681. Married — Thomas Godbould and Elizabeth Casewell: St. James, Clerkenwell.

1757. — Stephen Fryer and Abigail Caswell: St. George, Hanover Square.

A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames (1896) by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

A family of Carsewells, who derived their name from Carsewell in the parish of Neilston, are said to have been settled in Renfrewshire for centuries, but they seldom appear in the public records. (2) There is also a Carswell (in 15. cent., Creswell or Carswell) in the barony of Carnwath, Lanarkshire, and (3) there was a tenement of the same name in the barony of Hassendean, Roxburghshire. Alexander de Cressewell witnessed a charter by Roland of Galloway, son of Vchtred, c. 1200 (Kelso, 254). Willelmus de Cressewell was chancellor of Moray, c. 1281—98 (Grant, III p. 7), and Robert de Cressewelle was one of the Scots prisoners of war taken at Dunbar Castle in 1296 (Bain, II, 742). Symon de Cresseville of the county of Roxburgh, and David de Cressewelle of Lanarkshire rendered homage in 1296. The seal of the former bears an eight-rayed figure and S' Symonis d' Cresvile (Bain, II, p. 199,212, 550). William de Creswille witnessed a charter by Thomas de Stradeqwhyn in the Mearns in 1351 (RAA., II, 25), and another William Kersseuyle or Cresseuyle had confirmation of a charter of lands in the barony of Roberton in the sheriffdom of Lanark, 1373 (RMS., I, 517). Johannes de Kerswell witnessed a notarial instrument in 1413 (Pollok, I, p. 146). In 1561 "ane chenyie of gold" was redeemed in Stirling "for Master Johne Carswele, persone of Kilmertyne" (SBR., p. 79), afterwards the first protestant bishop of the Isles, and translator of the Book of Common Order into Gaelic in 1567. Malcolm Carsuell, constable of Craginche, appears in record in 1572 (OPS., II, p. 100). Catherine Carswell's Life of Robert Burns (1931) caused much fluttering in the dovecotes of the poet's admirers. Carsell 1692, Kersewell 1549.

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

A parish united with Buckland, co. Berks.

Patronymica Britannica (1860) by Mark Antony Lower

Careswell Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Careswell Come From? nationality or country of origin

The surname Careswell has its highest incidence in England. It may be rendered as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Careswell? popularity and diffusion

This last name is the 1,003,904th most numerous last name at a global level. It is borne by around 1 in 28,691,126 people. The surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 62 percent of Careswell are found; 61 percent are found in Northern Europe and 61 percent are found in British Isles.

The last name is most widely held in England, where it is carried by 153 people, or 1 in 364,170. In England Careswell is primarily found in: Greater London, where 34 percent live, Surrey, where 10 percent live and Gloucestershire, where 10 percent live. Barring England Careswell is found in 6 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 17 percent live and Canada, where 10 percent live.

Careswell Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of Careswell has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Careswell last name rose 207 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it rose 614 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Careswell Last Name Statistics demography

In The United States those holding the Careswell last name are 28.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 75% registered to vote for the political party.

The amount Careswell earn in different countries varies notably. In United States they earn 20.71% more than the national average, earning $52,085 USD per year and in Canada they earn 3.21% less than the national average, earning $48,089 CAD per year.

Phonetically Similar Names

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Carewell9412/
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Carebell821/
Carrewill780/
Coryswell780/
Karewael714/
Corywell711/
Karewl671/
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Caribel631/
Corebll631/
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