HAZELL

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Hazell

The Hazell surname has English origins and is derived from the medieval personal name Hesel, which itself comes from the Old English word "haesel," meaning hazel tree. The name was likely given to someone living near a hazel tree or woods, or perhaps someone with a hazel-coloured complexion.

The surname Hazell is documented in various forms over the centuries, including Hesel, Hasel, and Hasell, before eventually stabilising as Hazell. It is primarily found in England, particularly in the southern counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Surrey.

Notable individuals with the surname Hazell include the British actress Susan Hazell and the Olympian Nick Hazell. The Hazell name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots and the hazel tree symbolism.

There are approximately 5,992 people named Hazell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,583rd most common surname in Britain. Around 92 in a million people in Britain are named Hazell.

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
Anthony
Christopher
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter

Female

Alison
Claire
Elizabeth
Emma
Jacqueline
Karen
Margaret
Nicola
Patricia
Sarah
Susan
Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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