About Bignell
The surname Bignell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bien" meaning "good" and the diminutive suffix "-el." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was skilled or proficient in their trade. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bignell can be interpreted as "the good one" or "the skilled one."
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The surname Bignell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bignell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bignell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bignell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bignell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.