About Channell
The surname Channell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "chanel" or "canal," which refers to a water channel or a conduit. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a canal or watercourse. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a prominent physical feature resembling a channel. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname have evolved, but the meaning remains connected to water channels or conduits.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Channell 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 Channell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Channell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.