Weddell

Meaning

Dweller in a wedge-shaped valley or settlement.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'wægel' or Scottish 'wedel' referring to a wedge-shaped geographical feature. The surname is associated with the Weddell Sea region in Antarctica, named after explorer James Weddell.

About the Weddell Surname

A Scottish topographic surname referring to distinctive geographical features in the landscape. The name gained wider recognition through polar exploration in the 19th century.

Distribution

Primarily found in Scotland and areas of Scottish diaspora.

Notable Bearers

James Weddell (explorer), Helen Weddell (author)

People with the Weddell Surname