BENNELL
Bennell
Bennell is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to medieval times. It is derived from the given name "Benedict," which means "blessed" in Latin. The name was initially used as a personal name before becoming a hereditary surname.
The Bennell surname is most commonly found in the south of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent. Over the centuries, families bearing the Bennell name have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to other English-speaking countries around the world.
Like many surnames of English origin, Bennell has undergone variations in spelling over time, including Bennel, Bennall, and Benel. These variations can be attributed to different regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times.
Individuals with the surname Bennell have made contributions to various fields, including literature, commerce, and the arts. The surname may also be found in historical records and documents, shedding light on the lives and achievements of those who bore the name.
Today, the Bennell surname continues to be passed down through generations, connecting modern-day individuals to their ancestral roots and heritage. The name serves as a reminder of the longstanding history and enduring legacy of families associated with the Bennell surname.
There are approximately 492 people named Bennell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Bennell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- George
- Ian
- John
- Jon
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Denise
- Eileen
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Marie
- Sarah
- Sheila
Similar and related surnames
- Bagnal
- Bagnale
- Bagnall
- Bagnel
- Bagnell
- Bagnelle
- Bagnol
- Bagnoli
- Bagnoll
- Bagnulo
- Baignall
- Bainle
- Banal
- Banala
- Banall
- Banel
- Banell
- Banellis
- Baniel
- Banneel
- Bannel
- Bannell
- Baynall
- Begnall
- Begnell
- Benali
- Benall
- Benalla
- Benally
- Benell
- Benella
- Benelli
- Benello
- Benli
- Bennall
- Bennee
- Bennel
- Bennellick
- Bennill
- Benole
- Bentnall
- Bentnill
- Benwell
- Bignal
- Bignall
- Bignel
- Bignell
- Bignill
- Bignoll
- Binall
- Binell
- Binelli
- Binnal
- Binnall
- Binnel
- Binnell
- Bognolo
- Bohnel
- Bonali
- Bonall
- Bonallie
- Bonallo
- Bonel
- Bonell
- Bonella
- Bonelle
- Bonelli
- Bonellie
- Bonello
- Boniello
- Bonilla
- Bonillo
- Boniol
- Bonnal
- Bonnalie
- Bonnallie
- Bonnel
- Bonnell
- Bonnella
- Bonnelli
- Bonnello
- Bonollo
- Bounel
- Bounell
- Bownall
- Bownell
- Bugnall
- Bunal
- Bunall
- Bunel
- Bunell
- Bunill
- Bunnel
- Bunnell
- Bynall
- Bynell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.