About Foddrell
The surname Foddrell is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Fothergill. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Fรณtr, meaning "foot," and the Old English word gil, meaning "ravine" or "gully." Therefore, the surname Foddrell likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a ravine or gully.
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The surname Foddrell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foddrell 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 Foddrell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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