What is "samwell"

Samwell is a surname or given name, and may refer to:

• David Samwell (1751–1798), Welsh naval surgeon and poet
• Ian Samwell (1937–2003), English musician, songwriter and producer
• Samwell, (birth name: Sam Norman), musician/actor known for his song and video " What What (In the Butt)"
• Samwell Tarly, a character in George R. R. Martin's series A Song of Ice and Fire
• Sir William Samwell (1559–1628), Auditor of the Exchequer to Queen Elizabeth I of England
• William Samwell (1628–1676), Architect

Four Samwell Baronets have had the surname Samwell including:

• Sir Thomas Samwell, 1st Baronet (1654–1694) MP for Northamptonshire 1689–1690 and Northampton 1690–1694
• Sir Thomas Samwell, 2nd Baronet (1687–1757) MP for Coventry 1715–1722

Samuel Johnson, better known by his stage name Samwell is an entertainer whose hit video " What What (In the Butt)" made him an Internet celebrity. He is openly gay.