SANDELL
Sandell
Sandell is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name 'Sand'. The name 'Sand' is thought to have originated from the Old Norse name 'Sandufr', meaning sand and wolf. The '-ell' suffix is a diminutive, often used in surnames to denote the 'son of' a particular person.
Distribution
The surname Sandell is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Kent and Sussex. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Sandell have migrated and settled in other parts of the UK and abroad.
Notable Individuals
- John Sandell (1806–1875): An English clergyman and educator, known for his contributions to the field of education.
- Emily Sandell (1854–1921): A British suffragette and social reformer, who fought for women's rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- David Sandell (b. 1968): A contemporary British artist known for his bold and colourful abstract paintings.
Variants
Variants of the surname Sandell include Sandall, Sandel, and Sandwell. These variations may have arisen due to regional accents, dialects, or transcription errors over time.
Coat of Arms
The Sandell family crest features a shield divided into four quarters, bearing symbols representing strength, wisdom, prosperity, and loyalty. The shield is topped with a crest depicting a wolf, symbolising courage and vigilance.
The surname Sandell continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising a rich heritage and connection to English history and culture.
There are approximately 1,327 people named Sandell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,908th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Sandell.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Andrea
- Barbara
- Christine
- Diane
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Kathryn
- Katie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Sandall
- Sandal
- Sandalls
- Sandale
- Sandales
- Sandel
- Cenedella
- Centala
- Centola
- Sandalis
- Sandals
- Sande
- Sandelance
- Sandeland
- Sandelands
- Sandelin
- Sandelk
- Sandells
- Sandels
- Sandelson
- Sandhall
- Sandill
- Sandiwell
- Sandle
- Sandler
- Sandlers
- Sandles
- Sandoli
- Sandullo
- Sandwell
- Sandywell
- Santaella
- Santala
- Santall
- Santalla
- Santell
- Santella
- Santelli
- Santilli
- Santillo
- Santoli
- Santulli
- Scandal
- Scandel
- Scandellari
- Scandle
- Sendal
- Sendale
- Sendall
- Sendel
- Sendell
- Sendle
- Sendles
- Sentele
- Sentell
- Shandall
- Shandel
- Sindal
- Sindale
- Sindall
- Sindel
- Sindell
- Sindle
- Skandalis
- Skendall
- Snidall
- Snidle
- Sondall
- Sundal
- Sundall
- Sundell
- Sundle
- Swandel
- Swandell
- Swandells
- Swendell
- Swindell
- Swindelle
- Swindells
- Syndle
- Szyndel
- Zandell
- Zendel
- Zendle
- Zindel
- Zintl
- Zundel
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.