What does the surname KELL mean?

The surname KELL means "Possibly derived from a personal name or place name.". It is of English or Scandinavian origin.

How common is the KELL surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname KELL in the United States.

Are there KELL soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 191 soldiers with the KELL surname appear in Civil War records.

KELL

Other

Meaning

Possibly derived from a personal name or place name.

Etymology

May derive from the Old Norse name Ketill or from an English place name. The surname could also be a shortened form of a longer surname beginning with Kell-.

About the KELL Surname

A short surname with uncertain origins, possibly derived from either Scandinavian or English sources. The name may be a variant or shortened form of longer surnames.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and Scandinavian countries, with scattered distribution in English-speaking regions.

KELL Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the KELL Surname

Frank Kell

OF WICHITA FALLS, C. OF C. OF U.S.

Quick Facts

Origin: English or Scandinavian
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

191 soldiers with the KELL surname found in Civil War records.

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