There are
586
Jowetts in the USA
Jowett is the
37899th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Jowett

EdwardAbbott

Edward Abbott Jowett was an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Ripon from 1884 to 1891.

BenjaminJowett

Benjamin Jowett was an English theologian and classicist, known for his translations of Plato and his tenure as the Master of Balliol College, Oxford.

FrederickJowett

Frederick Jowett was a British socialist politician and trade unionist who served as a Member of Parliament and Mayor of Bradford.

T.W.

T. W. Jowett was an Australian politician who served as a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and as a cabinet minister.

WilliamH.

William H. Jowett was an American Congregationalist minister and author, known for his books on religion and spiritual growth.

CarterT.

Carter T. Jowett was a Canadian politician who served as the Mayor of Winnipeg and a Member of Parliament.

R.J.

R. J. B. Jowett was a British military officer and historian who specialized in the study of ancient warfare and tactics.

LesJowett

Les Jowett was an English footballer who played for Rochdale, Hull City, and Bradford Park Avenue in the early 20th century.

IanJowett

Ian Jowett is a British computer game developer and co-founder of the video game development company The Creative Assembly.

PhilipJowett

Philip Jowett is a British military historian and author, specializing in the history of warfare in China and Southeast Asia.

Jowett Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Jowet' is of English origin and is an anglicized version of the French surname 'Jouet', meaning 'joyful' or 'happy'. It is derived from the Old French word 'jouet', which comes from the Latin word 'gaudium', meaning 'joy' or 'delight'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Jowett' is found primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Jowett' include 'Jouet' and 'Jowit'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the widespread use of the surname 'Jowett' in English-speaking countries, there have been instances of migration and immigration of individuals with this name, particularly during periods of British colonial expansion and industrialization.