Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
SNELL
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
SNELL. A-Sax. snell, quick, actiA'c, bold, brave. Snelling and Suelson are its patronymics. Both were in use before the Conquest.
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