Cell
Cell Meaning & Origin
About Cell
The surname Cell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cell," meaning a small room or chamber. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small enclosed space or a hermit's cell. The name may also have been occupational, referring to someone who worked as a cellarer, responsible for the storage and distribution of food and drink in a monastery or large household. Overall, the surname Cell is associated with a small enclosed space or a role related to the management of provisions.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Cell: 227
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 82908
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.08
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cell 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 Cell is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cell in Braille
Here's how to represent Cell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cell using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
