About Ethell
The surname Ethell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Athel," which means "noble" or "nobleman." It is a variant spelling of the surname Athill, which also has the same meaning. The name Ethell likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was considered noble or had noble qualities. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Ethell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ethell 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 Ethell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ethell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ethell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.