KENDALL
Kendall
Kendall is an English surname of Old English origin, derived from the place name 'Kendal' in Cumbria, England. The name is believed to mean 'valley of the river Kent', with 'Kent' referring to a river that flows through the town of Kendal.
The surname Kendall is thought to have arisen in the medieval period, when it became common practice for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin. Families living in or near the town of Kendal would have taken on the surname Kendall to denote their association with the area.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Kendall have been found in various regions of the United Kingdom, although the name has a stronger presence in Northern England, particularly in Cumbria and Yorkshire. The name spread to other parts of the country through migration and societal changes.
Notable individuals with the surname Kendall include mathematician George Kendall, who made significant contributions to the field of geometry in the 19th century, as well as actress and model Kendall Jenner, known for her work in the fashion industry and media.
The surname Kendall continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its ties to the town of Kendal and its surrounding areas. It remains a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the English people, reflecting the importance of ancestral roots and local identities in British culture.
There are approximately 13,548 people named Kendall in the UK. That makes it the 662nd most common surname in Britain. Around 208 in a million people in Britain are named Kendall.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Candal
- Candill
- Candell
- Kendel
- Kendle
- Kendell
- Kendal
- Kandell
- Kandel
- Candall
- Candale
- Kandall
- Kandal
- Kandali
- Kandala
- Kandeel
- Kandela
- Kandil
- Kandle
- Kandles
- Kenda
- Kendale
- Kendele
- Kendellen
- Kendil
- Kendill
- Kentall
- Kindal
- Kindale
- Kindall
- Kindell
- Kandelia
- Kandial
- Kenall
- Kenday
- Kendeel
- Khandela
- Kindalo
- Kindel
- Kindle
- Cantello
- Cantelo
- Kandola
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.