DARNELL
Also recorded as Dar-Nell
Darnell
Darnell is a British surname of Old French origin, believed to have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is thought to derive from the Old French 'd'Arnelle', involving the elements 'd' or 'de', meaning "of", and 'Arnelle', a diminutive form of the Old Germanic name 'Arnulf', holding the meaning "eagle-wolf".
The surname Darnell has historically been most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Kent and Sussex. The Darnell family name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, with variants including Darnall, Darnel, Darnol, and Dernel. The name has been borne by individuals of various backgrounds, including landowners, tradespeople, and military figures.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Darnell include British actress Bebe Daniels (originally Phyllis Virginia Daniels), born Phyllis Darnell, who found success on both the stage and screen during the early to mid-20th century.
The surname Darnell continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, hinting at a rich and diverse heritage linked to the medieval era and the Norman influence on British culture.
There are approximately 1,872 people named Darnell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,438th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Darnell.
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
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Anna
- Carol
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julia
- Julie
- Lisa
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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