RUMBALL
Rumball
Rumball is an English surname of Old French origin, derived from the personal name "Raonulf," meaning "wise wolf." The name is considered to be of Norman descent, introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The Rumball surname is quite rare, with most individuals bearing this name originating from the United Kingdom. The variation 'Rumbal' has also been recorded historically. Over the years, various branches of the Rumball family have spread across different regions of the UK, contributing to the surname's distribution.
Individuals bearing the surname Rumball have been found engaged in a variety of professions, including agriculture, trade, and the military. Notable individuals with the surname include John Rumball, an early settler in the American colonies, who participated in the founding of New Haven, Connecticut in the 17th century.
Today, the Rumball surname continues to be carried by families across the United Kingdom, with some members having established themselves in other parts of the world through migration and emigration. The rareness of the surname adds to its uniqueness and history within British genealogy.
There are approximately 279 people named Rumball in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Rumball.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Julian
- Keith
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Ronald
- Stephen
- Tim
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Emma
- Hayley
- Jacqueline
- Jade
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
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