CHAPELL
Chapell
Origin and Meaning
Chapell is an English surname with Norman origins, derived from the Old French word 'chapel' meaning a small church or chapel. It is likely that the name originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a chapel or worked in one.
Variants
Variants of the surname Chapell may include Chapel, Chapelle, Chappell, and others, reflecting historical variations in spelling and regional dialects.
Distribution and Frequency
The surname Chapell is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with the highest frequency found in areas historically associated with Norman influence, such as parts of Southern England.
Notable Individuals
- Frederick Chapell: An esteemed architect known for his neo-Gothic designs in the mid-19th century.
- Sophie Chapell: A prominent landscape artist recognized for her intricate countryside paintings.
- Arthur Chapell: A respected historian renowned for his research on medieval church architecture.
In Popular Culture
The surname Chapell has been used in various works of fiction and media to denote characters with a historical or artistic background, reflecting the perceived associations of the name with architecture, art, and spirituality.
There are approximately 180 people named Chapell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Chapell.
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
- David
- Glenn
- Howard
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Paul
- Scott
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Wayne
Female
- Alison
- Doreen
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Jodie
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Mandy
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Chapel
- Chappell
- Chapple
- Chappie
- Chapelle
- Chapallaz
- Chapeld
- Chapelhow
- Chapells
- Chapelow
- Chapels
- Chapla
- Chaple
- Chapleo
- Chaples
- Chappale
- Chappall
- Chappel
- Chappele
- Chappelle
- Chappellow
- Chappells
- Chappelow
- Chappels
- Chappil
- Chappill
- Chapples
- Chapwell
- Chiappelli
- Shapal
- Shaples
- Shappell
- Chape
- Chappelaw
- Chappelhow
- Chappl
- Choppell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.