FUELL
Fuell
Fuell is a British surname with origins that can be traced to the Middle Ages. The name is of English origin and is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "fuel" which means 'madness' or 'foolishness'. In medieval times, surnames often reflected personal characteristics or qualities associated with an individual.
The first known record of the Fuell surname is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of England and Wales ordered by William the Conqueror. Over time, the surname developed various spellings including Fowell, Fewell, and Fowles before settling on the current spelling of Fuell.
The distribution of the Fuell surname is primarily found in regions across England, particularly in the southern counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. The name may also be found in other parts of the United Kingdom and amongst the British diaspora.
Notable individuals bearing the Fuell surname have made contributions to various fields such as academia, the arts, and business. Over the centuries, the Fuell name has become a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diversity of the nation's population and history.
There are approximately 156 people named Fuell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Fuell.
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
- Anthony
- Barry
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Jonathan
- Keith
- Mark
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Tim
- Timothy
Female
- Barbara
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Iris
- Jean
- Lynne
- Natalie
- Rena
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Shiela
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.