BETHELL
Bethell
Bethell is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Beaducel", composed of the elements "beadu" meaning "battle" and "cel" meaning "bold" or "brave".
The Bethell family has ancient roots in Yorkshire, England, with early records dating back to the 11th century. Members of the Bethell family have been historically associated with landowning and agricultural activities in Yorkshire.
Over the centuries, the Bethell surname has spread beyond Yorkshire, and Bethell families can now be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and across the world. The surname has also undergone variations in spelling, such as Bethel and Bethill, reflecting the way names were recorded in different historical periods.
Notable individuals bearing the Bethell surname include Sir Richard Bethell, a prominent British lawyer and politician in the 19th century who served as Attorney General and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
The Bethell surname continues to be borne by families proud of their Anglo-Saxon heritage and historical connections to the county of Yorkshire.
There are approximately 2,826 people named Bethell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,164th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named Bethell.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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