Mantell

Occupational

Meaning

Derived from 'mantel' or 'mantle', possibly referring to a maker or seller of mantles or cloaks.

Etymology

From Old French 'mantel' (cloak, mantle) combined with a locative or occupational suffix. The surname may indicate an occupational origin related to textile production or trade.

About the Mantell Surname

An English occupational surname related to the production or sale of mantles and cloaks. The name reflects the importance of textile trades in medieval England.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,200 bearers in the United States #2,218 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in England and parts of continental Europe.

Mantell Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Mantell Surname