Sewell () is both a surname and a given name, derived from the Middle English

personal name A personal name, or full name, in onomastic terminology also known as prosoponym (from Ancient Greek πρόσωπον / ''prósōpon'' - person, and ὄνομα / ''onoma'' - name), is the set of names by which an individual person is know ...

s Sewal (Siwal) or Sewald (Siwald). As a

toponymic surname A toponymic surname or topographic surname is a surname derived from a place name.

, it may have originally referred to people of Sewell, Bedfordshire or other places named Sewell, Showell, or Seawell.

Notable people with the given name "Sewell" include

Sewell Avery Sewell Lee Avery (November 4, 1874 – October 31, 1960) was an American businessman who achieved early prominence in gypsum mining and became president of the United States Gypsum Company (1905–1936). At the beginning of the Depression, he w ...

(1874–1960), American businessman * Sewell Chan (born 1977), American journalist * Sewell Collins (1876–1934), American playwright *

Sewell Foster Stephen Sewell Foster (born Sewell Foster) (November 22, 1792 – December 29, 1868) was a physician and political figure in Canada East. Family and early life Foster was born in Oakham, Massachusetts in 1792, the son of Samuel Foster ...

(1792–1868), Canadian physician * Sewell Jones (1897–1981), American football coach * Sewell Moody (1834–1875), American merchant *

Sewell A. Peterson Sewell Anton Peterson (February 28, 1850 – September 20, 1915) was an American politician. Born in Norway, he settled in Wisconsin in 1861. He was the son of Ole and Martha Peterson. He lived in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where he was a merchant. ...

(1850–1915), American politician * Sewell Sillman (1924–1992), American painter * Sewell Stokes (1902–1979), British writer and broadcaster

Notable people with the surname "Sewell" include

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* A. E. Sewell (1872–1946), English architect * Albert Sewell (1927–2018), English statistician * Alice Maud Sewell (1881–1971), Australian activist * Almondo Sewell (born 1987), American football player * Amanda Brewster Sewell (1859–1926), American painter *

Amy Sewell Amy Sewell (born 1963) is an American author and filmmaker, best known for '' Mad Hot Ballroom'' (Paramount, 2005), in which she debuted as a film writer and producer. Sewell is also the founder/director of a non-profit organization, Give It Up ...

(born 1963), American author *

Andy Sewell Andy Sewell (born 1978) is a British photographer, living in London. He has produced the books ''The Heath'' (2011) about Hampstead Heath in north London; ''Something like a Nest'' (2014) about "the redundancy of the ideas we have about the pastor ...

(born 1978), British photographer *

Anna Sewell Anna Sewell (; 30 March 1820 – 25 April 1878)''The Oxford guide to British women writers'' by Joanne Shattock. p. 385, Oxford University Press. (1993) was an English novelist. She is known as the author of the 1877 novel '' Black Beauty'', he ...

(1820–1878), British writer * Anthony Sewell (born 1962), American motocross racer * Arthur Sewell (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Bill Sewell (disambiguation), multiple people *

Blanche Sewell Blanche Irene Sewell (October 27, 1898 – February 2, 1949) was an American female film editor. She was known mainly for working at MGM Studios from 1925 until her death in 1949. Early life Sewell was born on October 27, 1898, in Oklahoma. Ho ...

(1898–1949), American film editor * Brad Sewell (born 1984), Australian rules footballer *

Brian Sewell Brian Alfred Christopher Bushell Sewell (; 15 July 1931 – 19 September 2015) was an English art critic. He wrote for the ''Evening Standard'' and had an acerbic view of conceptual art and the Turner Prize. ''The Guardian'' described him as ...

(1931–2015), English art critic *

Briana Sewell Briana D. Sewell (born 1990) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 51st district since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected in 2021 to succeed retiring Democrat Hala Ayala ...

(born 1990), American politician * Brocard Sewell (1912–2000), British monk *

Bruce Sewell Bruce Sewell was Apple Inc., Apple’s general counsel and senior vice president of Legal and Government Affairs, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. Sewell served on the company’s executive team and oversaw all legal matters, including corporate govern ...

(born 1957/1958), American corporate executive

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* Cecil Sewell (1895–1918), British Army lieutenant *

Cissie Sewell Elizabeth H. "Cissie" Sewell (born about 1893 – died after 1954) was an English-born stage actress, dancer, and ballet mistress, wife of Irish-born Canadian performer Cyril Biddulph. Early life Sewell was born in London. She trained as a ...

(1893–??), American educator *

Conrad Sewell Conrad Ignatius Mario Maximilian Sewell (born 31 March 1988) is an Australian singer and songwriter. Sewell is best known for his vocals on Kygo's single " Firestone" and his number-one single " Start Again". At the ARIA Music Awards of 2015, h ...

(born 1988), Australian singer * Cyril Sewell (1874–1951), South African-English cricketer

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Daisy Elizabeth McQuigg Sewell Daisy Elizabeth McQuigg Sewell (June 19, 1876 - May 17, 1944) was an American religious leader who was active in the Churches of Christ movement in the early half of the twentieth century. She served as dean of women for Abilene Christian College ...

(1876–1944), American religious leader * Damani Sewell (born 1994), Jamaican cricketer *

Danny Sewell Danny Sewell (18 November 1930 – 18 May 2001) was a British professional heavyweight boxer and actor who created the role of Bill Sikes in the 1960 stage musical ''Oliver!''. He remained in the role for the original Broadway production, whi ...

(1930–2001), British boxer * David Sewell (born 1977), New Zealand cricketer * Dean Sewell (born 1972), Jamaican footballer * Dean Sewell (photographer) (born 1972), Australian photographer * Doug Sewell (1929–2017), English golfer

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* E. G. Sewell (1874–1940), American politician *

E. H. D. Sewell Edward Humphrey Dalrymple Sewell (30 September 1872 – 20 September 1947) was a first-class cricketer, popular cricket and rugby journalist and author, known universally as E. H. D. Sewell. Family His grandfather was Sir William Henry Sewell ...

(1872–1947), English cricketer * Elizabeth Sewell (disambiguation), multiple people *

Elyse Sewell Elyse Marie Sewell (born June 10, 1982) is an American fashion model. She is best known for her appearance as a contestant in the first cycle of the reality television series ''America's Next Top Model''. She was named one of ''Wired'' Magazine ...

(born 1982), American fashion model * Emmer Sewell (born 1934), American artist

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Francis Hill Sewell The Reverend Francis Hill Sewell (1815-1862) was a clergyman and philanthropist who was largely responsible for the rebuilding and restoration of All Saints Church, Lindfield in the parish of Lindfield, Sussex, today a Grade II* Listed Building. In ...

(1815–1862), English clergyman * Frederick Sewell (1881–1964), English cricketer

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* Geoff Sewell (born 1972), New Zealand tenor * George Sewell (disambiguation), multiple people * Gillian Sewell (born 1972), Irish-Canadian field hockey player *

Granville Sewell Edward Granville Sewell is an American mathematician, university professor, and intelligent design advocate. He is a professor of mathematics at the University of Texas, El Paso. Education Sewell received his PhD from Purdue University in 1972 an ...

, American mathematician *

Greg Sewell Gregory George Sewell (born 30 June 1933) was an Australian rules footballer, assistant coach and president for Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was educated at University High School from 1950 to 1951, where he was a school ...

(born 1933), Australian rules footballer

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* Harley Sewell (1931–2011), American football player * Harry Sewell (1885–1953), British steeple chaser *

Hazel Sewell Hazel Mae Sewell (''née'' Bounds; 1 May 1898 – 22 January 1975), later Cottrell, was American animator and the first head of Walt Disney Studio's Ink and Paint Department. (It was also known as the tracing department.) Born in Spalding, I ...

(1898–1975), American animator * Helen Sewell (1896–1957), American illustrator *

Henry Sewell Henry Sewell (7 September 1807 – 14 May 1879) was a prominent 19th-century New Zealand politician. He was a notable campaigner for New Zealand self-government, and is generally regarded as having been the country's first premier (an office ...

(1807–1879), New Zealand politician *

Henry Sewell (cricketer) Henry Sewell (born 21 August 1935) is a Jamaican cricketer. He played in three first-class matches for the Jamaican cricket team from 1957 to 1960. See also * List of Jamaican representative cricketers This is a list of all cricketers who ha ...

(born 1935), Jamaican cricketer *

Horace Sewell Brigadier-General Horace Somerville Sewell (1881–1953) was an officer in the British Army during World War I, notable for his mixed-race ancestry. Biography Horace Sewell was born in Wales on 10 February 1881; he was the third son of Henry Se ...

(1881–1953), British army officer

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Ike Sewell Issac Sewell (September 9, 1903 – August 20, 1990) was an American athlete, businessman, entrepreneur, and founder of the Uno Chicago Grill restaurant chain that originated in Chicago, Illinois, as well as founder of the Pizzeria Uno and P ...

(1903–1990), American entrepreneur

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Jack Sewell Frederic John Sewell (29 September 1913 – 18 November 2000) was an English cricketer. He played four first-class matches for Gloucestershire Gloucestershire ( abbreviated Glos) is a county in South West England. The county compris ...

(1913–2000), English cricketer *

Jack Sewell (rugby league) John T. Sewell ( – 28 April 1955) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at club level for Leeds City Boys ARLFC, Dewsbury and Batley, as a , i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested ...

(1926–1955), English rugby league footballer *

Jackie Sewell John "Jackie" Sewell (24 January 1927 – 26 September 2016) was an England International footballer. He played for several teams including Sheffield Wednesday, Notts County and Aston Villa. When he was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday from ...

(1927–2016), English footballer * Jameel Sewell (born 1987), American football player * James Sewell (disambiguation), multiple people * Jim Sewell (born 1956), Australian rules footballer * Joe Sewell (1898–1990), American baseball player *

John Sewell (disambiguation) John Sewell (born 1940) is a Canadian political activist and writer; mayor of Toronto, 1978–1980. John Sewell may also refer to: * John Sewell (athlete) (1882–1947), Scottish tug of war competitor *John Sewell (Miami) (1867–1938), third Mayor ...

, multiple people *

Jonathan Sewell Jonathan Sewell (born Jonathan Sewall; June 6, 1766 – November 11, 1839) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Lower Canada. Early life He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the son of Jonathan Sewall, the last British attorney ...

(1766–1839), Canadian politician *

Joseph Sewell Joseph Sewell (active 1931–33) was a footballer who played at outside right in the Football League for Darlington. Sewell, who played as an amateur, made his debut in January 1932 in a 3–1 defeat at Chester in the Third Division North. H ...

, English footballer *

Josh Sewell Josh Sewell (born July 26, 1981) is a former American football center and an interior offensive lineman. High school Sewell was part of a Lincoln Southeast High School football team that took consecutive state titles in 1997 and 1998, playing ...

(born 1981), American football player

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Karen Sewell Dame Karen Margaret Sewell (born ) is a New Zealand educator and public servant. In the 2012 New Year Honours, she was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order, for services to the State, and in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours The ...

(born 1944/1945), New Zealand educator *

Keechant Sewell Keechant L. Sewell (born April 2, 1972) is an American police officer and administrator who is currently serving as the 45th New York City Police Commissioner, the first woman to serve in the position. Early life Sewell was raised in the Long I ...

(born 1972), American police officer

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Larry Sewell Larry Sewell (born 16 August 1948) is a New Zealand former cricketer. He played three List A matches for Auckland between 1974 and 1977. See also * List of Auckland representative cricketers This is a list of all cricketers who have played ...

(born 1948), New Zealand cricketer *

LaVerne Sewell LaVerne Sewell (July 14, 1888 – November 9, 1906) was an up-and-coming American thoroughbred racing jockey who was competing in only his second year of racing when he died at age eighteen as a result of a racing accident at New York's Aqueduct ...

(1888–1906), American jockey *

Leo Sewell Leo Sewell (born ) is an American " found object" artist. His assemblages of recycled material are in over 40 museums and in private collections worldwide. Biography Sewell was born in Annapolis, Maryland, United States and moved to Philadelphia i ...

(born 1945), American visual artist *

Luke Sewell James Luther "Luke" Sewell (January 5, 1901 – May 14, 1987) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Cleveland Indians (1921–1932, 1939), Washington Senators ( ...

(1901–1987), American baseball player

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Margaret Sewell Margaret Sewell (1852–1937) was an English educator who was Warden of the Women's University Settlement. She was a pioneer advocate of social work. Early life and background She was the daughter of the civil engineer and banker Philip Edward Se ...

(1852–1937), English educator *

Marvin Sewell Marvin Sewell is a blues/jazz guitarist, who has been called maybe "the greatest guitarist you've never heard of". He was born and grew up in Chicago, where he attended the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University. Since 1990, he has been ...

, American guitarist * Mary A. Sewell (born 1963), New Zealand marine biologist *

Mary Wright Sewell Mary Wright Sewell (; 6 April 1797 – 10 June 1884) was an English poet and children's author. Though popular for writing juvenile bestsellers in her day, she is better known today as the mother of Anna Sewell, the author of '' Black Beauty''. ...

(1797–1884), British author *

Matt Sewell Matthew Sewell is a Canadian football offensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League. After the 2012 CIS season, he was ranked as the fourth best player in the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for ...

(born 1990), Canadian football player * Morley Sewell (1932–2022), British veterinarian

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* Nephi Sewell (born 1998), American football player * Nicole Sewell (born 1981), Australian tennis player * Noah Sewell (born 2002), American football player

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* Penei Sewell (born 2000), American football player

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R. B. Seymour Sewell Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Beresford Seymour Sewell CIE FRS FLS FZS (5 March 1880 – 11 February 1964) was a British military doctor who served with the Indian Medical Service and served as a Surgeon Naturalist in the marine surveys, specializin ...

(1880–1964), British doctor * Richard Clarke Sewell (1803–1864), English lawyer *

Rip Sewell Truett Banks "Rip" Sewell (May 11, 1907 – September 3, 1989) was a right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 13 years in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers (1932) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1938–1949). Sewell was ...

(1907–1989), American baseball player *

Robert Sewell (disambiguation) Robert Sewell may refer to: * Robert Sewell (historian) (1845–1925), worked in the civil service of the Madras Presidency * Robert Sewell (lawyer) Robert Sewell (1751 – 30 April 1828) was a British politician and colonial official who sat in ...

, multiple people * Robin Sewell (born 1979), South African dancer *

Ronnie Sewell Walter Ronald Sewell (19 July 1890 – 4 February 1945) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Gainsborough Trinity, Burnley, Blackburn Rovers and England. Life and career Sewell was born in Middlesbrough. ...

(1890–1945), English footballer *

Rufus Sewell Rufus Frederik Sewell (; born 29 October 1967) is a British film and stage actor. In film, he has appeared in ''Carrington'' (1995), '' ''Hamlet' (1996), '' Dangerous Beauty'' (1998), '' Dark City'' (1998), ''A Knight's Tale ''(2001), '' The ...

(born 1967), English actor

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Shane Sewell Shane Sewell (born September 5, 1972) is a Canadian professional wrestler and referee. He has worked for the World Wrestling Council, the International Wrestling Association and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as both a referee and wrestler. Shan ...

(born 1972), Canadian professional wrestler * Sicily Sewell (born 1985), American actress *

Stephen Sewell (disambiguation) Stephen Sewell may refer to: *Stephen Sewell (lawyer) (1770–1832), early Canadian lawyer and politician *Stephen Sewell (writer) (born 1953), Australian screen and play writer See also *Stephen Sewall (disambiguation) Stephen Sewall Stephen ...

, multiple people * Steve Sewell (born 1963), American football player

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Terri Sewell Terri is an alternative spelling of Terry. It is a common feminine given name and is also a diminutive for Teresa. Notable people with the name include: *Terri Allard (born 1962), American country/folk singer/songwriter *Terri S. Armstrong, Amer ...

(born 1965), American politician *

Thomas Sewell (disambiguation) Thomas Sewell may refer to: * Tom Sewell (basketball) (born 1962), American shooting guard *Tom Sewell (cricketer, born 1806) (1806–1888), English cricketer *Tom Sewell (cricketer, born 1830) (1830–1871), English cricketer, son of Tom Sewell sen ...

, multiple people *

Timothy Toyne Sewell Major-General Timothy Patrick Toyne Sewell DL (born 7 July 1941) is a former British Army officer who became Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Military career Educated at Bedford School and the Royal Military Academy Sandhur ...

(born 1941), British army officer *

Tommy Sewell Thomas Wesley Sewell (April 16, 1906 – July 30, 1956), was an American professional baseball player who played in with the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball. He appeared in one game as a pinch hitter, going hitless in his only at-bat. Sew ...

(1906–1956), American baseball player *

Tony Sewell Cleveland Anthony Sewell, Baron Sewell of Sanderstead, (born 1959) is a British educational consultant and founder and chair of the educational charity Generating Genius. In July 2020, Sewell was appointed chair of the Commission on Race and ...

(born 1959), British educator and life peer

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Valentine Sewell Valentine Evelyn Sewell (12 April 1910 – 8 May 1978) was an English cricketer. Sewell's batting and bowling styles are unknown. He was born in Kendal, Westmorland and educated at Ardingly College in Sussex. Sewell made two appearances for ...

(1910–1978), English cricketer *

Vernon Sewell Vernon Campbell Sewell (4 July 1903 – 21 June 2001) was a British film director, writer, producer and, briefly, an actor. Sewell was born in London, England, and was educated at Marlborough College. He directed more than 30 films during his c ...

(1903–2001), British film director

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* William Sewell (disambiguation), multiple people

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