Barrell

Barrell is an English surname of occupational origin. It is derived from the Old English word "beriel", which means a person who makes barrels. The surname Barrell is classified as a metonymic occupational name, where the occupation of the original bearer became their surname.

The Barrell family name has been present in England since medieval times. The earliest recorded instance of the Barrell surname dates back to the 11th century in Norfolk, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of the country.

The Barrell family crest features a barrel and symbolises the family's historical association with the craft of barrel-making. Members of the Barrell family were likely involved in cooperage, the trade of making wooden barrels and casks.

Today, individuals with the surname Barrell can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. The name has diversified over time, with variations such as Barrells and Barrelson also existing.

Notable individuals bearing the Barrell surname have made contributions in various fields such as business, academia, and the arts, adding to the rich tapestry of British history and culture.

There are approximately 1,846 people named Barrell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,491st most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Barrell.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard

Female

  • Amanda
  • Ann
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Joan
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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