About Gemmell
The surname Gemmell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gille maol," meaning "bald servant" or "tonsured devotee." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a servant or follower of a religious order. Over time, the name evolved into Gemmell and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Gemmell can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
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The surname Gemmell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gemmell 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 Gemmell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gemmell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gemmell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.