CASSELS

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Cassels

Cassels is a British surname rooted in Scottish and English origins. The name is derived from the Old English and Scots Gaelic word “casal” meaning a dwelling or house, suggesting that the initial bearers of the surname may have been associated with landholdings or estates.

The Cassels surname has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the medieval period in Scotland, where individuals bearing this name were known to have held lands and titles. Over time, the surname spread to England and other regions, resulting in various branches of the Cassels family.

Throughout history, the Cassels family has been associated with various occupations and professions, including landowners, farmers, and merchants. The surname has continued to be passed down through generations, leading to a diverse and widespread Cassels family tree.

Today, individuals with the surname Cassels can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to Britain. The Cassels name carries with it a rich heritage and a sense of familial pride for those who bear it.

There are approximately 538 people named Cassels in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Cassels.

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

Alan
Andrew
David
Edward
Hamish
James
John
Martin
Robert
Stephen
William

Female

Alicia
Anne
Audrey
Caroline
Elizabeth
Helen
Jennifer
Joan
Louise
Lucy
Margaret
Mary
Pamela
Patricia
Sally

Similar and related surnames

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