HEXTALL
Hextall
Hextall is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Haeccel", meaning tame or mild, and the Old English word "halh", which referred to a nook or recess in the landscape. The name originally denoted someone who lived in a secluded or sheltered place.
The Hextall surname has been predominantly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Surrey. Variants of the name include Hextell and Hexstall.
The name Hextall has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. The most renowned bearer is perhaps the British ice hockey player, Bryan Hextall, who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the mid-20th century.
In contemporary times, the surname Hextall continues to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world. Like many surnames, the prevalence and distribution of the Hextall name have been influenced by patterns of migration and historical events.
Overall, the surname Hextall holds a place in the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the ancestral heritage and history of those who bear it.
There are approximately 569 people named Hextall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Hextall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Ben
- Colin
- David
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Ryan
Female
- Anna
- Carol
- Deborah
- Heather
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Judith
- Karen
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Wendy