MANUEL
Manuel
Manuel is a British surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin. The name is derived from the given name Manuel, which means "God is with us" in biblical Hebrew.
The surname Manuel is relatively uncommon in British society, with most bearers tracing their roots back to Spanish or Portuguese heritage. The name may have been introduced to the British Isles through migration or trade with the Iberian Peninsula.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Manuel have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, academia, and the arts. The surname may also be found among British families with a connection to Spain or Portugal through ancestry or marriage.
Today, the surname Manuel continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and heritage.
There are approximately 2,326 people named Manuel in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,706th most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Manuel.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Audrey
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Joanne
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Penelope
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Manwell
- Manuell
- Manel
- Manell
- Manela
- Manely
- Magnell
- Manella
- Manuela
- Manuele
- Manewell
- Mannel
- Mannuel
- Manual
- Manuall
- Manuella
- Manuelle
- Manuelli
- Manuello
- Manuely
- Manule
- Manal
- Manduele
- Manduell
- Manelli
- Manels
- Mankel
- Manle
- Mannell
- Mannelle
- Manu
- Manuelian
- Manuelides
- Manuelyan
- Manuli
- Maynell
- Mannall
- Mennell
- Meynell
- Minall
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.