MASCALL
Mascall
Mascall is a surname of English origin, derived from the Medieval English personal name "Mascel", meaning "little Thomas". It is a patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Mascel.
The Mascall surname has been recorded in England since medieval times, particularly in the region of Kent. The earliest known recording of the name dates back to the 13th century in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the British Isles and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Mascall include John Mascall, a 16th-century English theologian and metaphysician, known for his work on geometry and optics. The name has also been associated with various figures in the fields of art, science, and academia.
The Mascall surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, with variations in spelling such as Maskall and Mascel. It remains a reminder of the enduring legacy of this ancient English name.
Typical given names associated with the Mascall surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- Gordon
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Timothy
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Annmarie
- Greta
- Helen
- Jane
- Lilian
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 562 people named Mascall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Mascall.
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
Famous people named Mascall
- Eric Lionel Mascall - Anglican priest and theologian (1905 to 1993)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.