Burnell

Burnell Meaning & Origin

About Burnell
The surname Burnell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "burnel," meaning "brown-colored." It was originally a nickname given to someone with brown hair or a dark complexion. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Burnell can be found worldwide, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Burnell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Burnell: 4,095
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,097
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burnell 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 Burnell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərnəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burnell in Braille

Here's how to represent Burnell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Burnell in braille

How to sign the name Burnell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Burnell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Burnell in sign language

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