Burrell

Burrell Meaning & Origin

About Burrell
The surname Burrell is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "burel" or "burelles," which referred to a coarse woolen cloth. As a surname, Burrell could have been a nickname for someone who worked with or wore this type of fabric. Alternatively, it may have been a locational surname for individuals who lived near a place named Burrell or Burrel. The name Burrell is relatively common in England and has variations such as Burrel and Burrells.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burrell: 24,504
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER0 EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/bərˈɛl/
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('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burrell in Braille

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

The name Burrell in braille

How to sign the name Burrell using Sign Language

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

The name Burrell in sign language

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