FENNELL
Fennell
Fennell is a distinguished surname of British origin, thought to have originated from the Old French word "fenoil" or "fenol", which referred to the fennel plant. The surname is primarily found in the British Isles, particularly in England and Ireland.
Historically, the Fennell surname has been associated with various noble families and landed gentry in England. It is believed that the name may have been used to denote individuals residing near fennel fields or those who worked with the fennel plant.
Over the centuries, the Fennell surname has spread to other English-speaking countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, through migration and colonial expansion.
Individuals bearing the surname Fennell have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. The genealogy of the Fennell family has been traced through extensive records, including parish registers, census data, and historical documents.
Today, the Fennell surname continues to be prevalent in the British Isles and beyond, serving as a reminder of the rich heritage and history of the families that bear it.
There are approximately 4,360 people named Fennell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,151st most common surname in Britain. Around 67 in a million people in Britain are named Fennell.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Fanella
- Fanelli
- Vennell
- Fanell
- Fanel
- Fanele
- Fanall
- Fennel
- Fanelly
- Faniel
- Fannel
- Fannell
- Fannill
- Fanol
- Fanuele
- Fenall
- Feneley
- Fenell
- Fenelly
- Fenely
- Feniello
- Fenili
- Fennal
- Fennall
- Fennelay
- Fennele
- Fennelley
- Fennellow
- Fennelly
- Fennelow
- Fennely
- Fenniell
- Fennil
- Fennill
- Fenoll
- Fenouil
- Fenwell
- Ffennell
- Final
- Finale
- Finall
- Finel
- Finell
- Finella
- Finelli
- Finill
- Finnel
- Finnell
- Finnila
- Finola
- Funell
- Funnel
- Funnell
- Funnill
- Vainella
- Vainola
- Vanel
- Vanelle
- Vanelli
- Vanloo
- Vannell
- Vannelli
- Vanoli
- Venall
- Venell
- Vennall
- Vennel
- Vennelle
- Vennells
- Vennels
- Vennils
- Vianelli
- Vianello
- Vignal
- Vignale
- Vignali
- Vignola
- Vignole
- Vignoli
- Vignolo
- Vinal
- Vinall
- Vineall
- Vineill
- Vinel
- Vinell
- Vinnall
- Vinnel
- Vinnell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.