Rookwell Family Crest & Name History

Rookwell sits within the Rockwell family of names, which has English roots.

At root, the name means “Rook spring”. The two spellings differ in a small detail: Rookwell has “o” where Rockwell has “c”. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Rockwel.

Rookwell coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Rockwell surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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