Carswell

Carswell is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a locational name derived from the lands of Carswell in the parish of Neilston, Renfrewshire. The name is composed of the Old English personal name Carr (possibly meaning "rock" or "marsh") and well (meaning "spring" or "stream"). Therefore, the name likely denoted someone who lived near Carr's spring or stream.

Variations of the name include Carswell, Carsewell, and Kerswell.

The surname Carswell is found in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and other parts of the English-speaking world, due to emigration. Individuals with the surname have been noted in various fields including law, business, and the arts.