LINNELL
Linnell
The surname Linnell is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Lynel", a diminutive of "Line", a personal name which itself is a short form of various ancient Germanic compound names with the first element "lind", meaning "soft, tender". The surname Linnell is classified as a patronymic name, indicating descent from a personal name of the father.
The earliest recordings of the surname Linnell date back to the early 14th century, where it was predominantly found in the counties of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire in England. Over the centuries, the Linnell surname has spread across various regions of the United Kingdom and beyond, with notable concentrations in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
Individuals bearing the surname Linnell have made contributions to various fields, including art, music, and literature. One of the most renowned figures with this surname is the English landscape artist John Linnell (1792–1882), who was a prominent member of the artistic movement known as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Today, the surname Linnell continues to be found in England and other English-speaking regions of the world. It remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, representing a lineage with deep historical roots and connections to the cultural heritage of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 1,322 people named Linnell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,923rd most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Linnell.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Carol
- Catherine
- Emma
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Kate
- Laura
- Linda
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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