What country did the "HOWELL" surname come from?

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What country did the "HOWELL" surname come from?

I am the only child and the last of my blood line.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I would first go to North Carolina, Edgecombe County to find out roots there and then find out from there where the Howells came from. Howell is a good North Carolina/Virginia name.