Tracing the Rowel Family Name

Genealogists group Rowel with Rowell.

Its meaning, shared with Rowell, is “From Rowell / Rothwell”. Rowel drops the “l” of Rowell, a shortening that clerks often made. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

Arms associated with the name

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

For the full story, order the Rowel surname pack.