Fussell

Fussell is a surname originating from Britain. The etymology of the name can be traced back to the Old English personal name Fussel, a diminutive of the name Fus, which means fox in Old English.

The surname Fussell is most commonly found in the south-western counties of England, particularly in Wiltshire and Somerset. The name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Fussele, Fusill, and Fussill.

Notable bearers of the surname include the Fussell family of Wiltshire, who were involved in the cloth-making industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Fussell's Ironworks, established in the early 18th century in Mells, Somerset, by William Fussell, played a significant role in the industrial history of the region.

The name Fussell continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to the heritage and history of the south-west of England.

There are approximately 1,029 people named Fussell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,207th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Fussell.

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

  • Charles
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Julian
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Thomas

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Emily
  • Jacqueline
  • Jane
  • Joyce
  • Julie
  • Kerena
  • Louise
  • Lynda
  • Michelle
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracey

Similar and related surnames

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