MORTELL

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Mortell

Origin and Meaning: Mortell is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old French personal name 'Martel', meaning 'hammer', and was likely used as a nickname for a strong or forceful person.

History: The surname Mortell is believed to have arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is thought to have been introduced by the Norman settlers who came from France. Over the centuries, the surname Mortell has evolved and spread throughout different regions of England.

Distribution: The surname Mortell is relatively rare and is most commonly found in certain areas of England.

Notable Individuals:

John Mortell: A prominent figure in local politics in the Midlands during the 19th century.
Eleanor Mortell: An accomplished artist known for her landscape paintings in the early 20th century.

References:

Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 139 people named Mortell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mortell.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

David
Edmund
Eoghan
James
John
Michael
Norman
Patrick
Peter
Robert
Sean
Vincent

Female

Carol
Claire
Edda
Janet
Judith
Lesley
Louise
Margaret
Mary
Pamela
Tonia
Victoria

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