MORRELL
Morrell
Morrell is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old French personal name "Morel" or "Maurel", which itself comes from the Old High German word "Mahal", meaning council, and the Old French suffix "-el", which denotes "little" or "son of".
The Morrell family has ancient roots in England, with records showing the surname dating back to medieval times. The name has been found throughout the country, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Warwickshire, and Oxfordshire.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Morrell have been involved in a variety of occupations and professions, including agriculture, trade, and academia. The Morrell family has also been associated with notable achievements in various fields, contributing to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Britain.
Today, the surname Morrell continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and around the world, reflecting the enduring legacy of this venerable British family name.
There are approximately 5,940 people named Morrell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,599th most common surname in Britain. Around 91 in a million people in Britain are named Morrell.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Morrall
- Morrill
- Morel
- Morell
- Marrell
- Marrale
- Mariello
- Marrel
- Marrall
- Marelle
- Marel
- Morrel
- Morrelle
- Morrelli
- Morrello
- Marall
- Marill
- Marrello
- Marrill
- Maurel
- Maurell
- Merel
- Merell
- Merella
- Merill
- Merral
- Merrall
- Merrel
- Merrell
- Merrells
- Merril
- Merrill
- Mirel
- Mirell
- Mirrell
- Mirrells
- Moral
- Morale
- Morall
- Morella
- Morelle
- Moril
- Morill
- Morle
- Morral
- Morrale
- Morralee
- Morralle
- Morrallee
- Morrallis
- Morreale
- Morrele
- Morrells
- Morrhall
- Morriell
- Morril
- Morrils
- Morrlle
- Morroll
- Moryl
- Mourelle
- Murall
- Murel
- Murele
- Murell
- Murelli
- Muriell
- Murral
- Murrall
- Murrel
- Murrell
- Murrelle
- Murrells
- Murril
- Murrill
- Murrle
- Marle
- Maurello
- Mauriello
- Meral
- Merells
- Merle
- Merralls
- Merrels
- Merrills
- Meryl
- Mireille
- Miriello
- Moralee
- Morali
- Morallee
- Morally
- Moreels
- Moreles
- Morles
- Morre
- Morrile
- Morwell
- Murrels
- Murrills
- Morelli
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.