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Powell

Powell is a surname of Welsh origin, derived from the given name Howell or Hywel, and commonly meaning “son of Howell.” The spelling Powell is widespread in Wales, England, and across the English-speaking world, and it has become a toponym in various regions, often named after people bearing the name.

Notable individuals with the surname include John Wesley Powell (1834–1902), an American explorer who led expeditions

Places bearing the name Powell include Powell, Wyoming, a town in Park County; Powell, Ohio, a city

Powell's Books, commonly known as Powell's, is a major independent bookstore chain based in Portland, Oregon,

Powell's method refers to a family of optimization algorithms developed by Michael J. Powell, used in mathematical

Powell remains a widely used surname and toponym, reflecting its historical roots and the influence of people

down
the
Green
and
Colorado
rivers
and
contributed
to
mapping
the
Grand
Canyon;
and
Colin
Powell
(1937–2021),
a
U.S.
general
and
statesman
who
served
as
Secretary
of
State
and
as
Chairman
of
the
Joint
Chiefs
of
Staff.
The
name
appears
across
many
fields,
including
politics,
science,
and
the
arts.
near
Columbus;
and
Powell
River,
British
Columbia,
Canada.
These
locations
were
typically
named
in
honor
of
individuals
with
the
Powell
surname
or
local
historical
figures.
renowned
as
a
landmark
of
American
book
retailing
and
publishing
culture.
optimization
to
minimize
functions
without
requiring
gradient
information.
who
bore
the
name
in
exploration,
governance,
and
culture.