Colwell: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Arms linked to Caldwell and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Family name meaning

The spelling Colwell grew out of Caldwell, a Scottish surname with a long paper trail. The name is habitational, pointing to “From Caldwell, "cold spring”.

How the spelling arose

Records show Colwell as one of the forms Caldwell took over time. You may also find the name written Cauldwell and Caudwell.

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