Stockwell is an English habitational name derived from various places named Stockwell, including Stockwell in Lambeth (Surrey) and Stockwell in Cowley (Gloucestershire). The name originates from the Old English words "stocc," meaning "tree trunk" or "stump," and "wella," meaning "well," "spring," or "stream." The surname is also occasionally spelled as Stokewell, Stokwelle, and Stokwell.
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People
Anthony Stockwell, British historian
Brent Stockwell, American biochemist
Chris Stockwell (1957–2018), Canadian politician
Clifford H. Stockwell (1897–1987), Canadian geologist
Dean Stockwell (1936–2021), American actor
Frank Stockwell (1928–2009), Irish sportsperson
Guy Stockwell (1934–2002), American actor
Harry Stockwell (1902–1984), American actor
Hugh Stockwell (1903–1986), British general
Ian Stockwell (1917–1998), British air force officer
John Stockwell (CIA officer) (born 1937), American spy and activist
John Stockwell (actor) (born 1961), American actor and director
Mark Stockwell (born 1963), Australian swimmer
Mick Stockwell (born 1965), English football player
Peter Stockwell, New Zealand air marshal
Fictional characters
Agent Stockwell, fictional character in the movie Marauders
David Stockwell, fictional character in the television series Heartbeat
Ernest Stockwell, fictional character in the video game Army of Two
Hunt Stockwell, fictional character in the television series The A-Team
Jim Stockwell, fictional character in the television series Queer as Folk
Plants
Stockwellia, a tree named for an Australian forest ranger