Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BURNELL
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BURNELL. The etymon Is uncertain, unless it be a diminutive of Brun. The famil}', who gave the suffix to Acton Burnell, CO. Salop, are found in England so early as 1087. Dugdale.
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