Carnall

Origin: The surname Carnall is of English origin, derived from the Old French personal name 'Carnel,' meaning 'bold' or 'fierce.' The name was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 and gradually evolved into the surname Carnall.

Variants: Variants of the surname include Carnel, Carnell, and Carnhill.

Distribution: The surname Carnall is relatively rare, with the majority of individuals bearing this name located in the United Kingdom.

Notable Individuals:

  1. John Carnall (1873-1953): A prominent British artist known for his landscape paintings.

  2. Ellen Carnall (b. 1981): A British politician and former Member of Parliament for Bristol North.

Coat of Arms: The Carnall family crest features symbols representing strength, courage, and noble lineage.

Historical Significance: The Carnall surname has a long-standing history in England, with bearers of the name recorded in various historical documents and genealogical records.

Modern Day: Today, individuals with the surname Carnall can be found across the United Kingdom, with some branches of the family having emigrated to other English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.

There are approximately 1,154 people named Carnall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,612th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Carnall.

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
  • Charles
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Simon

Female

  • Amanda
  • Diana
  • Helen
  • Jayne
  • Julie
  • Lisa
  • Lynn
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Rebecca
  • Sally
  • Susan
  • Tracey
  • Yvonne

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