About Finnell
The surname Finnell is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Fionnghaill, meaning "descendant of Fionnghall." Fionnghall is a personal name composed of the elements "fionn," meaning "fair" or "white," and "gall," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair hair or complexion, or it could have been used to denote someone of Norse or Viking descent. Over time, the surname Finnell has evolved and been anglicized in various ways.
The surname Finnell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Finnell 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 Finnell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Finnell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.