TheNameDBGunnell
OtherMeaning
A surname possibly derived from a personal name or occupational origin, though the exact etymology is uncertain.
Etymology
The name may derive from Old English personal names or occupational terms, but definitive historical evidence is lacking. It could potentially relate to 'gun' or similar phonetic elements combined with a suffix.
About the Gunnell Surname
An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from personal names or occupational terms. The name remains relatively obscure with limited historical documentation.
Distribution
Found primarily in England, particularly in southern and central regions, with some diaspora in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented historical figures