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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. BAWLK-wil  [key]
Other Forms FormsBalkwell, Balkwall, Balkwel

Meaning & History

Possibly derived from the name of a lost settlement in Devon, composed of Old English balca "balk, beam; ridge, bank" and wella "spring, stream". Alternatively, can be a variant form of Bakewell.
Added 5/16/2022 by anonymous
Edited 11/11/2024 by jocatchi