RENDELL
Rendell
Rendell is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Rendel", itself a diminutive form of names such as "Regenweald" or "Reginald", meaning "counsel" or "power". The surname Rendell is mainly found in the southern and western regions of England, particularly in counties such as Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall.
The first recorded use of the surname Rendell was in the early 13th century, making it an ancient and distinguished name in British history. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Rendell have been involved in various occupations, including farming, tradesmanship, and maritime activities.
Notable individuals with the surname Rendell include:
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Ruth Rendell (1930-2015): A prolific British author known for her crime fiction novels and psychological thrillers. Dame Ruth Rendell was regarded as one of the foremost writers in the genre, receiving numerous awards for her work.
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James Rendell (b. 1985): An accomplished British archaeologist known for his research on prehistoric settlements in Southern England. Dr. James Rendell's work has contributed significantly to the understanding of ancient British history.
The surname Rendell continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient English name.
There are approximately 2,465 people named Rendell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,549th most common surname in Britain. Around 38 in a million people in Britain are named Rendell.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Raindle
- Ramdell
- Randal
- Randale
- Randall
- Randalle
- Randalls
- Randals
- Randel
- Randele
- Randell
- Randells
- Randels
- Randill
- Randle
- Randles
- Randlle
- Randol
- Randoll
- Randolph
- Randull
- Randyll
- Ransdell
- Rantala
- Rantell
- Rantle
- Rantoal
- Rednell
- Reindel
- Reindl
- Remdle
- Rendahl
- Rendal
- Rendale
- Rendall
- Rende
- Rendel
- Rendells
- Rendels
- Rendill
- Rendl
- Rendle
- Rendler
- Rendles
- Rendol
- Rendols
- Renell
- Rental
- Rentala
- Rentall
- Rentel
- Rentell
- Rentle
- Rentoul
- Rentowl
- Rindal
- Rindall
- Rindel
- Rindell
- Rindl
- Rindle
- Rintala
- Rintaul
- Rintoul
- Rondall
- Rondel
- Rondell
- Rondelli
- Rondle
- Rouendaal
- Roundall
- Roundel
- Roundell
- Roundill
- Rundal
- Rundale
- Rundall
- Rundel
- Rundell
- Rundle
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