About Ancell
The surname Ancell is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Ancel," which itself is a diminutive form of the Germanic name "Anselm." The name "Anselm" is composed of the elements "ans," meaning "god," and "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the surname Ancell can be interpreted to mean "little Anselm" or "protected by God." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a personal name and later became a hereditary surname.
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The surname Ancell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ancell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ancell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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