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Wells

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɛlz/
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Meaning & History

Derived from Middle English wille meaning "well, spring, water hole".

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Rootwille
VariantWaller
Given Name DescendantWells(English)

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Entry updated January 21, 2022

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