BIRRELL
Birrell
Birrell is a surname of Scottish origin that can be found predominantly in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the medieval given name "Ber", which was a short form of names such as Bernard or Bertram. Over time, the suffix "-el" was added to indicate "son of Ber".
The Birrell surname has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Birel, Birl, and Byrell. The name is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in Fife, Angus, and Perthshire. However, Birrell families have also established themselves in England and other parts of the British Isles.
Notable individuals with the Birrell surname include Augustine Birrell, a British politician and author who served as Chief Secretary for Ireland in the early 20th century. Birrell's literary works and political contributions have left a lasting impact on British history.
Today, the Birrell surname continues to be passed down through generations, with descendants residing in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name serves as a reminder of the rich heritage and diverse origins of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,323 people named Birrell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,713th most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Birrell.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Laura
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Baerol
- Baral
- Barale
- Barel
- Barella
- Barelle
- Baril
- Barle
- Barral
- Barrall
- Barrel
- Barrell
- Barrella
- Barrelle
- Barrellie
- Barrells
- Barrels
- Barril
- Barrill
- Baurle
- Bawell
- Beharrell
- Beral
- Berale
- Berell
- Berill
- Berle
- Berrall
- Berrel
- Berrell
- Berrells
- Berrelly
- Berril
- Berrill
- Beryl
- Biral
- Birel
- Birell
- Birelli
- Birelo
- Birla
- Birle
- Birlea
- Birles
- Birol
- Birral
- Birrall
- Birrel
- Birrele
- Birriel
- Birrill
- Boral
- Borall
- Boreel
- Borel
- Borella
- Borelle
- Borill
- Borle
- Borrel
- Borrell
- Borrelli
- Borrello
- Borriello
- Borril
- Borrill
- Bourel
- Bourell
- Bourelle
- Bourrelly
- Bural
- Burale
- Burall
- Buralli
- Burel
- Burela
- Burelea
- Burell
- Burelli
- Burill
- Burills
- Burle
- Burral
- Burrale
- Burrall
- Burrel
- Burrele
- Burrell
- Burrells
- Burrels
- Burril
- Burrill
- Buryl
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.