EXCELL
Excell
Origin and Meaning
Excell is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old French word "exellere", meaning to excel or surpass. The surname is believed to have been a nickname for someone who excelled at a particular skill or occupation.
Distribution
The surname Excell is relatively uncommon, with most individuals bearing the name found in the United Kingdom. It is particularly prevalent in the southern regions of England, including Devon and Cornwall.
Notable Individuals
- Christopher Excell (b. 1950) - British mathematician renowned for his work in algebraic geometry.
- Hannah Excell (1803–1876) - English botanical artist known for her detailed illustrations of flora.
Interesting Facts
- The variant spelling "Excell" is less common than the variation "Exsell" in historical records.
- The Excell family motto is "Suum Cuique", which translates to "To each his own".
There are approximately 865 people named Excell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,270th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Excell.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Martin
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Natalie
- Penelope
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria