CAUDELL
Caudell
Caudell is a surname of English origin, with early records indicating a concentration in the southern counties of England such as Hampshire and Sussex. The name is believed to have several potential origins, including coming from the Old English personal name "Ceadwala", derived from the elements "cad" meaning battle and "wala" meaning ruler.
Alternatively, the surname Caudell may also have derived from the Norman personal name "Cadel", itself a diminutive form of other names such as "Cadwgan" or "Cadoc". The name may have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The Caudell surname is relatively rare, with variations such as Caudwell and Caudle also seen in historical records. The name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and even further afield as part of the global diaspora of English-speaking peoples.
Individuals bearing the surname Caudell have been recorded in a variety of occupations and societal roles throughout history. Family crests and coats of arms have been associated with the surname, denoting noble or notable lineages in some cases. The name has also been preserved through the centuries by familial lines both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
As with many surnames, the meaning and associations of the name Caudell have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse historical and geographical contexts in which it has been found.
There are approximately 153 people named Caudell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Caudell.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Ben
- Benjamin
- Charles
- George
- Henry
- Ian
- Martin
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Gillian
- Hilary
- Joan
- Katherine
- Kirsty
- Linda
- Margaret
- Melanie
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Pauline
- Valerie
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Cottle
- Cordell
- Caudle
- Cordial
- Caudel
- Cardell
- Cardel
- Cadell
- Cardall
- Caddell
- Caddel
- Cardale
- Cadel
- Cardella
- Cardelli
- Cardellis
- Cardill
- Cardle
- Carduell
- Caudal
- Caudill
- Caudwell
- Causdell
- Cawdell
- Cawdle
- Cawdwell
- Corddell
- Cordelle
- Curdell
- Cardil
- Cardwell
- Caudler
- Cordall
- Cordel
- Cordella
- Courdelle
- Curdle
- Kardel
- Kordell
- Kurdell
- Caddle
- Cadle
- Cuttle
- Goodall
- Goodayle
- Kettell
- Kettle
- Kiddle
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.