WINDELL
Windell
Windell is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Win" meaning friend, and the Old English word "dael" meaning valley. Therefore, Windell can be interpreted as "valley friend" or "friend of the valley".
The surname Windell has been recorded in various forms throughout British history, such as Wyndale, Wyndell, and Wyndele. The name was first found in Yorkshire where the Windell family held a seat from ancient times.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Windell have made notable contributions to British society in various fields such as arts, literature, academia, and business.
Today, the surname Windell is relatively rare but can still be found among British families, with many descendants tracing their roots back to Yorkshire and other regions where the name has historical significance.
There are approximately 160 people named Windell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Windell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- John
- Kevin
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Andrea
- Beryl
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Lynn
- Mary
- Samantha
- Susan